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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083, 5,635.05 and 2,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083, 5,635.05 and 2,427 is: 3,349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083 : 5,635.05 = 2,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083/5,635.05 = 2,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083x = 5,635.05 × 2,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083x = 13,676,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,676,266.35/4,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.56

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