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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.48, 3,271.08 and 1,426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.48, 3,271.08 and 1,426.08 is: 1,967.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.48 : 3,271.08 = 1,426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.48/3,271.08 = 1,426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.48x = 3,271.08 × 1,426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.48x = 4,664,821.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,821.77/2,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.88

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