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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.76, 3,414.12 and 1,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.76, 3,414.12 and 1,426.16 is: 1,968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.76 : 3,414.12 = 1,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.76/3,414.12 = 1,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.76x = 3,414.12 × 1,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.76x = 4,869,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,081.38/2,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.29

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