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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.72, 5,028.62 and 2,427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.72, 5,028.62 and 2,427.98 is: 3,639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.72 : 5,028.62 = 2,427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.72/5,028.62 = 2,427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.72x = 5,028.62 × 2,427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.72x = 12,209,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,209,351.50/3,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.46

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