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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.02, 3,408.58 and 1,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.02, 3,408.58 and 1,350.96 is: 1,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.02 : 3,408.58 = 1,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.02/3,408.58 = 1,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.02x = 3,408.58 × 1,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.02x = 4,604,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,855.24/2,470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.30

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