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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.81, 3,401.43 and 1,470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.81, 3,401.43 and 1,470.13 is: 2,028.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.81 : 3,401.43 = 1,470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.81/3,401.43 = 1,470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.81x = 3,401.43 × 1,470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.81x = 5,000,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,530.27/2,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.77

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