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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.21, 3,641.12 and 945.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.21, 3,641.12 and 945.66 is: 1,419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.21 : 3,641.12 = 945.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.21/3,641.12 = 945.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.21x = 3,641.12 × 945.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.21x = 3,443,256.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,256.81/2,426.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.19

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