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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.76, 3,359.70 and 1,470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.76, 3,359.70 and 1,470.36 is: 2,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.76 : 3,359.70 = 1,470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.76/3,359.70 = 1,470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.76x = 3,359.70 × 1,470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.76x = 4,939,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,968.49/2,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.60

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