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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.92, 3,409.68 and 1,422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.92, 3,409.68 and 1,422.96 is: 1,963.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.92 : 3,409.68 = 1,422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.92/3,409.68 = 1,422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.92x = 3,409.68 × 1,422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.92x = 4,851,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,838.25/2,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.58

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