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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.02, 3,058.41 and 1,470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.02, 3,058.41 and 1,470.02 is: 2,027.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.02 : 3,058.41 = 1,470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.02/3,058.41 = 1,470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.02x = 3,058.41 × 1,470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.02x = 4,495,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,923.87/2,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.91

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