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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.34, 3,406.68 and 1,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.34, 3,406.68 and 1,420.20 is: 1,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.34 : 3,406.68 = 1,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.34/3,406.68 = 1,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.34x = 3,406.68 × 1,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.34x = 4,838,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,166.94/2,468.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.09

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