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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.72, 3,410.76 and 1,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.72, 3,410.76 and 1,422.60 is: 1,963.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.72 : 3,410.76 = 1,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.72/3,410.76 = 1,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.72x = 3,410.76 × 1,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.72x = 4,852,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,147.18/2,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.86

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