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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.35, 3,069.54 and 1,470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.35, 3,069.54 and 1,470.02 is: 2,026.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.35 : 3,069.54 = 1,470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.35/3,069.54 = 1,470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.35x = 3,069.54 × 1,470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.35x = 4,512,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,285.19/2,226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.76

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