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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.07, 3,074.64 and 1,470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.07, 3,074.64 and 1,470.93 is: 2,029.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.07 : 3,074.64 = 1,470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.07/3,074.64 = 1,470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.07x = 3,074.64 × 1,470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.07x = 4,522,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,580.22/2,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.82

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