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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.36, 3,348.42 and 1,378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.36, 3,348.42 and 1,378.32 is: 1,902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.36 : 3,348.42 = 1,378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.36/3,348.42 = 1,378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.36x = 3,348.42 × 1,378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.36x = 4,615,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,194.25/2,426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.11

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