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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.75, 3,408.26 and 1,422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.75, 3,408.26 and 1,422.02 is: 1,962.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.75 : 3,408.26 = 1,422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.75/3,408.26 = 1,422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.75x = 3,408.26 × 1,422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.75x = 4,846,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,589.73/2,469.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.38

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