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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.79, 3,401.42 and 1,470.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.79, 3,401.42 and 1,470.11 is: 2,028.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.79 : 3,401.42 = 1,470.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.79/3,401.42 = 1,470.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.79x = 3,401.42 × 1,470.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.79x = 5,000,462.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,462.71/2,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.76

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