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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.14, 3,419.82 and 1,430.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.14, 3,419.82 and 1,430.18 is: 1,973.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.14 : 3,419.82 = 1,430.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.14/3,419.82 = 1,430.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.14x = 3,419.82 × 1,430.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.14x = 4,890,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,958.17/2,478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.64

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