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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.35, 3,402.10 and 1,470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.35, 3,402.10 and 1,470.12 is: 2,028.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.35 : 3,402.10 = 1,470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.35/3,402.10 = 1,470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.35x = 3,402.10 × 1,470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.35x = 5,001,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,495.25/2,465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.72

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