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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.07, 3,111.71 and 1,470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.07, 3,111.71 and 1,470.18 is: 2,028.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.07 : 3,111.71 = 1,470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.07/3,111.71 = 1,470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.07x = 3,111.71 × 1,470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.07x = 4,574,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,766.46/2,255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.66

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