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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.26, 3,188.43 and 1,426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.26, 3,188.43 and 1,426.74 is: 1,968.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.26 : 3,188.43 = 1,426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.26/3,188.43 = 1,426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.26x = 3,188.43 × 1,426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.26x = 4,549,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,060.62/2,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.22

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