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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.69, 3,348.83 and 1,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.69, 3,348.83 and 1,322.69 is: 1,825.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.69 : 3,348.83 = 1,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.69/3,348.83 = 1,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.69x = 3,348.83 × 1,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.69x = 4,429,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,463.95/2,426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.31

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