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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.44, 2,299.93 and 1,471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.44, 2,299.93 and 1,471.13 is: 2,025.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.44 : 2,299.93 = 1,471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.44/2,299.93 = 1,471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.44x = 2,299.93 × 1,471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.44x = 3,383,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,498.09/1,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.52

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