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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.29, 3,348.25 and 1,378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.29, 3,348.25 and 1,378.38 is: 1,902.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.29 : 3,348.25 = 1,378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.29/3,348.25 = 1,378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.29x = 3,348.25 × 1,378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.29x = 4,615,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,160.84/2,426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.15

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