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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.98, 3,349.35 and 1,364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.98, 3,349.35 and 1,364.77 is: 1,883.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.98 : 3,349.35 = 1,364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.98/3,349.35 = 1,364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.98x = 3,349.35 × 1,364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.98x = 4,571,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,077.75/2,426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.44

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