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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.37, 3,348.48 and 1,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.37, 3,348.48 and 1,364.14 is: 1,882.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.37 : 3,348.48 = 1,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.37/3,348.48 = 1,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.37x = 3,348.48 × 1,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.37x = 4,567,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,795.51/2,426.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.56

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