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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.70, 3,332.40 and 1,470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.70, 3,332.40 and 1,470.30 is: 2,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.70 : 3,332.40 = 1,470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.70/3,332.40 = 1,470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.70x = 3,332.40 × 1,470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.70x = 4,899,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,627.72/2,414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.08

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