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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.85, 3,372.99 and 1,426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.85, 3,372.99 and 1,426.51 is: 2,140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.85 : 3,372.99 = 1,426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.85/3,372.99 = 1,426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.85x = 3,372.99 × 1,426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.85x = 4,811,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,603.96/2,247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.54

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