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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.60, 3,441.36 and 1,470.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.60, 3,441.36 and 1,470.48 is: 2,209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.60 : 3,441.36 = 1,470.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.60/3,441.36 = 1,470.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.60x = 3,441.36 × 1,470.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.60x = 5,060,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,451.05/2,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.23

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