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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.97, 3,401.80 and 1,470.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.97, 3,401.80 and 1,470.49 is: 2,029.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.97 : 3,401.80 = 1,470.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.97/3,401.80 = 1,470.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.97x = 3,401.80 × 1,470.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.97x = 5,002,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,300.70/2,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.36

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