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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.03, 4,069.35 and 2,427.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.03, 4,069.35 and 2,427.15 is: 3,345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.03 : 4,069.35 = 2,427.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.03/4,069.35 = 2,427.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.03x = 4,069.35 × 2,427.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.03x = 9,876,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,876,922.85/2,952.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.81

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