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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.74, 2,205.70 and 1,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.74, 2,205.70 and 1,410 is: 2,117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.74 : 2,205.70 = 1,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.74/2,205.70 = 1,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.74x = 2,205.70 × 1,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.74x = 3,110,037.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,037.00/1,468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.49

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