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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.45, 3,924.16 and 2,427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.45, 3,924.16 and 2,427.31 is: 3,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.45 : 3,924.16 = 2,427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.45/3,924.16 = 2,427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.45x = 3,924.16 × 2,427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.45x = 9,525,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525,152.81/2,845.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.50

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