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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.73, 3,633.57 and 1,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.73, 3,633.57 and 1,270.05 is: 1,901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.73 : 3,633.57 = 1,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.73/3,633.57 = 1,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.73x = 3,633.57 × 1,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.73x = 4,614,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,815.58/2,426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.66

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