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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.49, 3,348.48 and 1,364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.49, 3,348.48 and 1,364.23 is: 1,882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.49 : 3,348.48 = 1,364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.49/3,348.48 = 1,364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.49x = 3,348.48 × 1,364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.49x = 4,568,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,080.13/2,426.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.59

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