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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.32, 2,129.26 and 1,363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.32, 2,129.26 and 1,363.28 is: 2,035.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.32 : 2,129.26 = 1,363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.32/2,129.26 = 1,363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.32x = 2,129.26 × 1,363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.32x = 2,902,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,777.57/1,426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.15

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