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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.60, 3,347.93 and 1,432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.60, 3,347.93 and 1,432.22 is: 1,976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.60 : 3,347.93 = 1,432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.60/3,347.93 = 1,432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.60x = 3,347.93 × 1,432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.60x = 4,794,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,959.15/2,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.00

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