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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.98, 3,640.44 and 1,453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.98, 3,640.44 and 1,453.36 is: 2,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.98 : 3,640.44 = 1,453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.98/3,640.44 = 1,453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.98x = 3,640.44 × 1,453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.98x = 5,290,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290,869.88/2,426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.02

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