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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.78, 3,411.92 and 1,424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.78, 3,411.92 and 1,424.64 is: 1,965.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.78 : 3,411.92 = 1,424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.78/3,411.92 = 1,424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.78x = 3,411.92 × 1,424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.78x = 4,860,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,757.71/2,472.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.71

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