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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.38, 3,348.40 and 1,322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.38, 3,348.40 and 1,322.38 is: 1,824.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.38 : 3,348.40 = 1,322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.38/3,348.40 = 1,322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.38x = 3,348.40 × 1,322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.38x = 4,427,857.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,857.19/2,426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.88

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