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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.06, 3,401.77 and 1,470.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.06, 3,401.77 and 1,470.38 is: 2,029.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.06 : 3,401.77 = 1,470.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.06/3,401.77 = 1,470.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.06x = 3,401.77 × 1,470.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.06x = 5,001,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,886.07/2,465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.12

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