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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.83, 3,347.84 and 1,864.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.83, 3,347.84 and 1,864.26 is: 2,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.83 : 3,347.84 = 1,864.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.83/3,347.84 = 1,864.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.83x = 3,347.84 × 1,864.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.83x = 6,241,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,248.86/2,424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.90

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