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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.60, 3,407.67 and 1,421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.60, 3,407.67 and 1,421.46 is: 1,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.60 : 3,407.67 = 1,421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.60/3,407.67 = 1,421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.60x = 3,407.67 × 1,421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.60x = 4,843,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,866.60/2,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.40

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