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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.66, 3,331.37 and 1,470.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.66, 3,331.37 and 1,470.15 is: 2,028.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.66 : 3,331.37 = 1,470.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.66/3,331.37 = 1,470.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.66x = 3,331.37 × 1,470.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.66x = 4,897,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,606.25/2,414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.28

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