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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.68, 3,408.48 and 1,422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.68, 3,408.48 and 1,422.48 is: 1,962.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.68 : 3,408.48 = 1,422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.68/3,408.48 = 1,422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.68x = 3,408.48 × 1,422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.68x = 4,848,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,494.63/2,470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.41

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