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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.92, 3,340.97 and 1,426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.92, 3,340.97 and 1,426.15 is: 1,968.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.92 : 3,340.97 = 1,426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.92/3,340.97 = 1,426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.92x = 3,340.97 × 1,426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.92x = 4,764,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,724.37/2,420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.15

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