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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.84, 3,408.28 and 1,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.84, 3,408.28 and 1,422.08 is: 1,962.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.84 : 3,408.28 = 1,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.84/3,408.28 = 1,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.84x = 3,408.28 × 1,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.84x = 4,846,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,846.82/2,469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.41

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