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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.94, 3,656.88 and 1,470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.94, 3,656.88 and 1,470.94 is: 2,029.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.94 : 3,656.88 = 1,470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.94/3,656.88 = 1,470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.94x = 3,656.88 × 1,470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.94x = 5,379,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379,051.07/2,649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.88

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