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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.74, 3,343.10 and 1,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.74, 3,343.10 and 1,427.80 is: 1,970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.74 : 3,343.10 = 1,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.74/3,343.10 = 1,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.74x = 3,343.10 × 1,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.74x = 4,773,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,278.18/2,422.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.20

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