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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.10, 3,341.63 and 1,427.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.10, 3,341.63 and 1,427.15 is: 1,968.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.10 : 3,341.63 = 1,427.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.10/3,341.63 = 1,427.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.10x = 3,341.63 × 1,427.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.10x = 4,768,994.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,994.11/2,422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.95

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