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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.25, 3,408.95 and 1,366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.25, 3,408.95 and 1,366.25 is: 1,885.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.25 : 3,408.95 = 1,366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.25/3,408.95 = 1,366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.25x = 3,408.95 × 1,366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.25x = 4,657,471.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,471.11/2,470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.43

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