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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.53, 4,803.39 and 1,470.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.53, 4,803.39 and 1,470.75 is: 2,205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.53 : 4,803.39 = 1,470.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.53/4,803.39 = 1,470.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.53x = 4,803.39 × 1,470.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.53x = 7,064,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,585.84/3,202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.94

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