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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.32, 3,250.97 and 1,470.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.32, 3,250.97 and 1,470.59 is: 2,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.32 : 3,250.97 = 1,470.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.32/3,250.97 = 1,470.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.32x = 3,250.97 × 1,470.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.32x = 4,780,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,843.97/2,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.81

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