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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.92, 3,405.78 and 1,420.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.92, 3,405.78 and 1,420.05 is: 1,959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.92 : 3,405.78 = 1,420.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.92/3,405.78 = 1,420.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.92x = 3,405.78 × 1,420.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.92x = 4,836,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,377.89/2,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.70

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