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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.48, 3,350.04 and 2,177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.48, 3,350.04 and 2,177.36 is: 3,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.48 : 3,350.04 = 2,177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.48/3,350.04 = 2,177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.48x = 3,350.04 × 2,177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.48x = 7,294,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,294,243.09/2,426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.10

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