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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.10, 3,347.55 and 1,378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.10, 3,347.55 and 1,378.02 is: 1,901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.10 : 3,347.55 = 1,378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.10/3,347.55 = 1,378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.10x = 3,347.55 × 1,378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.10x = 4,612,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,990.85/2,426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.40

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