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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.46, 4,426.34 and 1,470.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.46, 4,426.34 and 1,470.49 is: 2,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.46 : 4,426.34 = 1,470.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.46/4,426.34 = 1,470.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.46x = 4,426.34 × 1,470.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.46x = 6,508,885.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,508,885.71/2,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.06

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