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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.96, 3,304.86 and 1,470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.96, 3,304.86 and 1,470.44 is: 2,206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.96 : 3,304.86 = 1,470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.96/3,304.86 = 1,470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.96x = 3,304.86 × 1,470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.96x = 4,859,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859,598.34/2,201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.94

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