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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.70, 3,247.34 and 1,470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.70, 3,247.34 and 1,470.58 is: 2,028.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.70 : 3,247.34 = 1,470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.70/3,247.34 = 1,470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.70x = 3,247.34 × 1,470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.70x = 4,775,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,473.26/2,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.06

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