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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.07, 3,401.82 and 1,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.07, 3,401.82 and 1,470.80 is: 2,029.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.07 : 3,401.82 = 1,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.07/3,401.82 = 1,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.07x = 3,401.82 × 1,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.07x = 5,003,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,379.85/2,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.71

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