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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.87, 3,348.27 and 1,364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.87, 3,348.27 and 1,364.46 is: 1,882.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.87 : 3,348.27 = 1,364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.87/3,348.27 = 1,364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.87x = 3,348.27 × 1,364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.87x = 4,568,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,580.48/2,426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.50

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