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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.96, 2,035.08 and 1,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.96, 2,035.08 and 1,416.96 is: 1,960.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.96 : 2,035.08 = 1,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.96/2,035.08 = 1,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.96x = 2,035.08 × 1,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.96x = 2,883,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,626.96/1,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.37

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