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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.34, 3,348.90 and 2,032.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.34, 3,348.90 and 2,032.68 is: 2,805.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.34 : 3,348.90 = 2,032.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.34/3,348.90 = 2,032.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.34x = 3,348.90 × 2,032.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.34x = 6,807,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,807,242.05/2,426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.56

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