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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.64, 3,350.88 and 1,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.64, 3,350.88 and 1,901.76 is: 2,626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.64 : 3,350.88 = 1,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.64/3,350.88 = 1,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.64x = 3,350.88 × 1,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.64x = 6,372,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372,569.55/2,426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.09

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