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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.24, 2,946.24 and 1,427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.24, 2,946.24 and 1,427.26 is: 1,970.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.24 : 2,946.24 = 1,427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.24/2,946.24 = 1,427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.24x = 2,946.24 × 1,427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.24x = 4,205,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,050.50/2,134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.28

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