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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.51, 3,409.52 and 1,798.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.51, 3,409.52 and 1,798.54 is: 2,482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.51 : 3,409.52 = 1,798.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.51/3,409.52 = 1,798.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.51x = 3,409.52 × 1,798.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.51x = 6,132,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,160.03/2,470.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.14

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