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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.96, 3,249.82 and 1,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.96, 3,249.82 and 1,470.76 is: 2,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.96 : 3,249.82 = 1,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.96/3,249.82 = 1,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.96x = 3,249.82 × 1,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.96x = 4,779,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,705.26/2,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.63

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