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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.21, 3,407.81 and 1,421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.21, 3,407.81 and 1,421.25 is: 1,961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.21 : 3,407.81 = 1,421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.21/3,407.81 = 1,421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.21x = 3,407.81 × 1,421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.21x = 4,843,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,349.96/2,469.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.50

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