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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.84, 3,420.77 and 1,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.84, 3,420.77 and 1,430.88 is: 1,974.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.84 : 3,420.77 = 1,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.84/3,420.77 = 1,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.84x = 3,420.77 × 1,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.84x = 4,894,694.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894,694.27/2,478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.59

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