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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.36, 3,640.02 and 887.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.36, 3,640.02 and 887.48 is: 1,331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.36 : 3,640.02 = 887.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.36/3,640.02 = 887.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.36x = 3,640.02 × 887.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.36x = 3,230,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,444.95/2,426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.40

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