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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.70, 2,207.55 and 1,346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.70, 2,207.55 and 1,346.90 is: 2,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.70 : 2,207.55 = 1,346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.70/2,207.55 = 1,346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.70x = 2,207.55 × 1,346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.70x = 2,973,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,349.10/1,471.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.35

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