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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.17, 3,520.94 and 1,470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.17, 3,520.94 and 1,470.51 is: 2,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.17 : 3,520.94 = 1,470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.17/3,520.94 = 1,470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.17x = 3,520.94 × 1,470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.17x = 5,177,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,570.13/2,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.06

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