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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470, 3,408.70 and 1,351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470, 3,408.70 and 1,351.02 is: 1,864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470 : 3,408.70 = 1,351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470/3,408.70 = 1,351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470x = 3,408.70 × 1,351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470x = 4,605,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,215.12/2,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.46

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