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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.73, 3,350.99 and 2,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.73, 3,350.99 and 2,302.18 is: 3,178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.73 : 3,350.99 = 2,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.73/3,350.99 = 2,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.73x = 3,350.99 × 2,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.73x = 7,714,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714,565.40/2,426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.99

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