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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.75, 3,348.92 and 1,322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.75, 3,348.92 and 1,322.75 is: 1,825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.75 : 3,348.92 = 1,322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.75/3,348.92 = 1,322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.75x = 3,348.92 × 1,322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.75x = 4,429,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,777.32/2,426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.40

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