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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.80, 3,347.38 and 2,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.80, 3,347.38 and 2,242.26 is: 3,092.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.80 : 3,347.38 = 2,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.80/3,347.38 = 2,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.80x = 3,347.38 × 2,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.80x = 7,505,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505,696.28/2,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.84

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