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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.20, 3,416.09 and 1,427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.20, 3,416.09 and 1,427.27 is: 1,969.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.20 : 3,416.09 = 1,427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.20/3,416.09 = 1,427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.20x = 3,416.09 × 1,427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.20x = 4,875,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,658.56/2,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.81

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