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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.83, 3,348.74 and 1,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.83, 3,348.74 and 1,364.38 is: 1,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.83 : 3,348.74 = 1,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.83/3,348.74 = 1,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.83x = 3,348.74 × 1,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.83x = 4,568,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,937.14/2,426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.68

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