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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.67, 3,665.79 and 1,470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.67, 3,665.79 and 1,470.24 is: 2,204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.67 : 3,665.79 = 1,470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.67/3,665.79 = 1,470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.67x = 3,665.79 × 1,470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.67x = 5,389,591.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389,591.09/2,444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.63

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