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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.27, 3,331.97 and 1,470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.27, 3,331.97 and 1,470.61 is: 2,029.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.27 : 3,331.97 = 1,470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.27/3,331.97 = 1,470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.27x = 3,331.97 × 1,470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.27x = 4,900,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,012.72/2,414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.61

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