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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.38, 2,136.36 and 1,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.38, 2,136.36 and 1,238.88 is: 1,855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.38 : 2,136.36 = 1,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.38/2,136.36 = 1,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.38x = 2,136.36 × 1,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.38x = 2,646,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,693.68/1,426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.53

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