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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.91, 3,335.13 and 1,422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.91, 3,335.13 and 1,422.02 is: 1,962.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.91 : 3,335.13 = 1,422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.91/3,335.13 = 1,422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.91x = 3,335.13 × 1,422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.91x = 4,742,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,629.90/2,416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.27

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