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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.72, 3,656.68 and 1,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.72, 3,656.68 and 1,470.76 is: 2,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.72 : 3,656.68 = 1,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.72/3,656.68 = 1,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.72x = 3,656.68 × 1,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.72x = 5,378,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,378,098.68/2,649.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.69

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