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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.64, 3,352.88 and 2,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.64, 3,352.88 and 2,364.40 is: 3,266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.64 : 3,352.88 = 2,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.64/3,352.88 = 2,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.64x = 3,352.88 × 2,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.64x = 7,927,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927,549.47/2,426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.88

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