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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.57, 3,401.93 and 1,470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.57, 3,401.93 and 1,470.66 is: 2,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.57 : 3,401.93 = 1,470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.57/3,401.93 = 1,470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.57x = 3,401.93 × 1,470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.57x = 5,003,073.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,073.29/2,465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.17

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