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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.02, 3,254.10 and 1,426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.02, 3,254.10 and 1,426.52 is: 1,968.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.02 : 3,254.10 = 1,426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.02/3,254.10 = 1,426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.02x = 3,254.10 × 1,426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.02x = 4,642,038.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,038.73/2,358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.62

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