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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.82, 3,346.97 and 2,054.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.82, 3,346.97 and 2,054.63 is: 2,833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.82 : 3,346.97 = 2,054.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.82/3,346.97 = 2,054.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.82x = 3,346.97 × 2,054.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.82x = 6,876,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876,757.96/2,426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.65

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