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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.27, 3,374.06 and 1,426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.27, 3,374.06 and 1,426.41 is: 2,139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.27 : 3,374.06 = 1,426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.27/3,374.06 = 1,426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.27x = 3,374.06 × 1,426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.27x = 4,812,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,785.79/2,249.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.71

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