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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.10, 3,372.66 and 1,426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.10, 3,372.66 and 1,426.84 is: 2,141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.10 : 3,372.66 = 1,426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.10/3,372.66 = 1,426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.10x = 3,372.66 × 1,426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.10x = 4,812,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,246.19/2,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.54

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