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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.24, 3,409.08 and 1,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.24, 3,409.08 and 1,422.40 is: 1,963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.24 : 3,409.08 = 1,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.24/3,409.08 = 1,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.24x = 3,409.08 × 1,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.24x = 4,849,075.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,849,075.39/2,470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.00

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