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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.34, 3,588.77 and 1,470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.34, 3,588.77 and 1,470.56 is: 2,204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.34 : 3,588.77 = 1,470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.34/3,588.77 = 1,470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.34x = 3,588.77 × 1,470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.34x = 5,277,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,277,501.61/2,394.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.16

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