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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.30, 4,083.46 and 1,426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.30, 4,083.46 and 1,426.30 is: 2,139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.30 : 4,083.46 = 1,426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.30/4,083.46 = 1,426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.30x = 4,083.46 × 1,426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.30x = 5,824,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,239.00/2,722.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.46

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