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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.61, 3,348.90 and 1,379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.61, 3,348.90 and 1,379.28 is: 1,903.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.61 : 3,348.90 = 1,379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.61/3,348.90 = 1,379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.61x = 3,348.90 × 1,379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.61x = 4,619,070.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619,070.79/2,426.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.51

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