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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.14, 3,349.92 and 2,421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.14, 3,349.92 and 2,421.28 is: 3,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.14 : 3,349.92 = 2,421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.14/3,349.92 = 2,421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.14x = 3,349.92 × 2,421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.14x = 8,111,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,111,094.30/2,426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.21

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