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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.06, 3,407.28 and 1,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.06, 3,407.28 and 1,421.16 is: 1,961.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.06 : 3,407.28 = 1,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.06/3,407.28 = 1,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.06x = 3,407.28 × 1,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.06x = 4,842,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,290.04/2,469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.19

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