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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.85, 3,409.82 and 1,351.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.85, 3,409.82 and 1,351.85 is: 1,865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.85 : 3,409.82 = 1,351.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.85/3,409.82 = 1,351.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.85x = 3,409.82 × 1,351.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.85x = 4,609,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,541.36/2,470.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.57

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