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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.83, 3,312.51 and 1,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.83, 3,312.51 and 1,470.40 is: 2,206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.83 : 3,312.51 = 1,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.83/3,312.51 = 1,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.83x = 3,312.51 × 1,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.83x = 4,870,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,714.70/2,207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.11

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