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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.37, 3,408.82 and 1,475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.37, 3,408.82 and 1,475.42 is: 2,035.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.37 : 3,408.82 = 1,475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.37/3,408.82 = 1,475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.37x = 3,408.82 × 1,475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.37x = 5,029,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,420.47/2,470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.90

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