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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.97, 3,059.31 and 1,470.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.97, 3,059.31 and 1,470.95 is: 2,030.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.97 : 3,059.31 = 1,470.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.97/3,059.31 = 1,470.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.97x = 3,059.31 × 1,470.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.97x = 4,500,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,076.75/2,215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.75

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