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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.06, 3,248.76 and 1,470.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.06, 3,248.76 and 1,470.45 is: 2,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.06 : 3,248.76 = 1,470.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.06/3,248.76 = 1,470.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.06x = 3,248.76 × 1,470.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.06x = 4,777,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,148.57/2,354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.32

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