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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.54, 3,270.33 and 1,426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.54, 3,270.33 and 1,426.08 is: 1,967.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.54 : 3,270.33 = 1,426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.54/3,270.33 = 1,426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.54x = 3,270.33 × 1,426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.54x = 4,663,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,752.21/2,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.38

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