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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.44, 3,408.54 and 1,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.44, 3,408.54 and 1,475.28 is: 2,035.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.44 : 3,408.54 = 1,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.44/3,408.54 = 1,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.44x = 3,408.54 × 1,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.44x = 5,028,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028,550.89/2,470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.49

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