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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.89, 3,522.59 and 1,470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.89, 3,522.59 and 1,470.96 is: 2,206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.89 : 3,522.59 = 1,470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.89/3,522.59 = 1,470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.89x = 3,522.59 × 1,470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.89x = 5,181,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,581.63/2,347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.91

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