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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.20, 3,348.30 and 1,363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.20, 3,348.30 and 1,363.99 is: 1,882.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.20 : 3,348.30 = 1,363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.20/3,348.30 = 1,363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.20x = 3,348.30 × 1,363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.20x = 4,567,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,047.72/2,426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.39

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