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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.32, 3,367.74 and 1,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.32, 3,367.74 and 1,426.16 is: 2,136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.32 : 3,367.74 = 1,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.32/3,367.74 = 1,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.32x = 3,367.74 × 1,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.32x = 4,802,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,936.08/2,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.23

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