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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.70, 3,350.43 and 1,866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.70, 3,350.43 and 1,866.14 is: 2,576.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.70 : 3,350.43 = 1,866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.70/3,350.43 = 1,866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.70x = 3,350.43 × 1,866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.70x = 6,252,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,371.44/2,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.49

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