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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.56, 3,402.46 and 1,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.56, 3,402.46 and 1,470.88 is: 2,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.56 : 3,402.46 = 1,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.56/3,402.46 = 1,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.56x = 3,402.46 × 1,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.56x = 5,004,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,603.70/2,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.81

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