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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.13, 3,407.53 and 1,421.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.13, 3,407.53 and 1,421.53 is: 1,961.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.13 : 3,407.53 = 1,421.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.13/3,407.53 = 1,421.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.13x = 3,407.53 × 1,421.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.13x = 4,843,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,906.12/2,469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.79

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