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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.04, 3,347.13 and 1,417.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.04, 3,347.13 and 1,417.51 is: 1,955.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.04 : 3,347.13 = 1,417.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.04/3,347.13 = 1,417.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.04x = 3,347.13 × 1,417.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.04x = 4,744,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,590.25/2,426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.69

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