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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,319.62, 4,979.43 and 1,470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,319.62, 4,979.43 and 1,470.30 is: 2,205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,319.62 : 4,979.43 = 1,470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,319.62/4,979.43 = 1,470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,319.62x = 4,979.43 × 1,470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,319.62x = 7,321,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,321,255.93/3,319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.45

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