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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.72, 3,353.41 and 2,067.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.72, 3,353.41 and 2,067.61 is: 2,857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.72 : 3,353.41 = 2,067.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.72/3,353.41 = 2,067.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.72x = 3,353.41 × 2,067.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.72x = 6,933,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,933,544.05/2,426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,857.17

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