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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.06, 3,408.66 and 1,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.06, 3,408.66 and 1,422.16 is: 1,962.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.06 : 3,408.66 = 1,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.06/3,408.66 = 1,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.06x = 3,408.66 × 1,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.06x = 4,847,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,659.91/2,470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.57

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