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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.64, 3,408.96 and 1,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.64, 3,408.96 and 1,422.32 is: 1,962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.64 : 3,408.96 = 1,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.64/3,408.96 = 1,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.64x = 3,408.96 × 1,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.64x = 4,848,631.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,631.99/2,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.50

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