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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472, 3,411.36 and 1,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472, 3,411.36 and 1,424.04 is: 1,965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472 : 3,411.36 = 1,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472/3,411.36 = 1,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472x = 3,411.36 × 1,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472x = 4,857,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,857,913.09/2,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.18

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