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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.64, 4,672.02 and 1,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.64, 4,672.02 and 1,470 is: 2,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.64 : 4,672.02 = 1,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.64/4,672.02 = 1,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.64x = 4,672.02 × 1,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.64x = 6,867,869.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,867,869.40/3,113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.74

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