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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.30, 3,407.49 and 1,421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.30, 3,407.49 and 1,421.34 is: 1,961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.30 : 3,407.49 = 1,421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.30/3,407.49 = 1,421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.30x = 3,407.49 × 1,421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.30x = 4,843,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,201.84/2,469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.37

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