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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.94, 3,331.62 and 1,470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.94, 3,331.62 and 1,470.42 is: 2,028.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.94 : 3,331.62 = 1,470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.94/3,331.62 = 1,470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.94x = 3,331.62 × 1,470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.94x = 4,898,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,880.68/2,414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.57

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