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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.28, 3,348.26 and 1,364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.28, 3,348.26 and 1,364.10 is: 1,882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.28 : 3,348.26 = 1,364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.28/3,348.26 = 1,364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.28x = 3,348.26 × 1,364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.28x = 4,567,361.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,361.47/2,426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.45

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