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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.88, 3,409.62 and 1,423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.88, 3,409.62 and 1,423.02 is: 1,963.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.88 : 3,409.62 = 1,423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.88/3,409.62 = 1,423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.88x = 3,409.62 × 1,423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.88x = 4,851,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,957.45/2,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.66

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