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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.58, 3,352.05 and 2,336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.58, 3,352.05 and 2,336.67 is: 3,227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.58 : 3,352.05 = 2,336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.58/3,352.05 = 2,336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.58x = 3,352.05 × 2,336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.58x = 7,832,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,832,634.67/2,426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.85

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