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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.14, 3,405.26 and 2,045.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.14, 3,405.26 and 2,045.03 is: 2,819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.14 : 3,405.26 = 2,045.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.14/3,405.26 = 2,045.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.14x = 3,405.26 × 2,045.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.14x = 6,963,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963,831.61/2,470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.21

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