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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.25, 3,348.23 and 1,322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.25, 3,348.23 and 1,322.25 is: 1,824.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.25 : 3,348.23 = 1,322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.25/3,348.23 = 1,322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.25x = 3,348.23 × 1,322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.25x = 4,427,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,190.51/2,426.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.71

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