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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.02, 2,031.22 and 1,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.02, 2,031.22 and 1,235.10 is: 1,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.02 : 2,031.22 = 1,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.02/2,031.22 = 1,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.02x = 2,031.22 × 1,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.02x = 2,508,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,759.82/1,472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.30

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