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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.39, 3,270.14 and 1,426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.39, 3,270.14 and 1,426.13 is: 1,968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.39 : 3,270.14 = 1,426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.39/3,270.14 = 1,426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.39x = 3,270.14 × 1,426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.39x = 4,663,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,644.76/2,369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.29

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