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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.28, 3,409.42 and 1,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.28, 3,409.42 and 1,422.32 is: 1,963.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.28 : 3,409.42 = 1,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.28/3,409.42 = 1,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.28x = 3,409.42 × 1,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.28x = 4,849,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,849,286.25/2,470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.05

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