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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.24, 3,527.37 and 1,426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.24, 3,527.37 and 1,426.97 is: 2,138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.24 : 3,527.37 = 1,426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.24/3,527.37 = 1,426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.24x = 3,527.37 × 1,426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.24x = 5,033,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,451.17/2,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.04

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