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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.16, 3,352.23 and 2,363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.16, 3,352.23 and 2,363.94 is: 3,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.16 : 3,352.23 = 2,363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.16/3,352.23 = 2,363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.16x = 3,352.23 × 2,363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.16x = 7,924,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,470.59/2,426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.26

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