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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.26, 3,411.33 and 1,424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.26, 3,411.33 and 1,424.18 is: 1,965.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.26 : 3,411.33 = 1,424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.26/3,411.33 = 1,424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.26x = 3,411.33 × 1,424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.26x = 4,858,347.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,347.96/2,472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.14

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