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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.52, 3,249.72 and 1,470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.52, 3,249.72 and 1,470.96 is: 2,029.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.52 : 3,249.72 = 1,470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.52/3,249.72 = 1,470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.52x = 3,249.72 × 1,470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.52x = 4,780,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,208.13/2,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.36

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