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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.96, 3,631.18 and 1,332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.96, 3,631.18 and 1,332.10 is: 1,993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.96 : 3,631.18 = 1,332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.96/3,631.18 = 1,332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.96x = 3,631.18 × 1,332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.96x = 4,837,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,078.16/2,426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.06

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