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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.37, 3,348.09 and 1,364.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.37, 3,348.09 and 1,364.00 is: 1,882.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.37 : 3,348.09 = 1,364.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.37/3,348.09 = 1,364.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.37x = 3,348.09 × 1,364.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.37x = 4,566,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,778.02/2,426.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.14

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