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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,318.78, 4,976.49 and 1,470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,318.78, 4,976.49 and 1,470.46 is: 2,204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,318.78 : 4,976.49 = 1,470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,318.78/4,976.49 = 1,470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,318.78x = 4,976.49 × 1,470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,318.78x = 7,317,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,317,729.49/3,318.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.95

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