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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,319.93, 4,977.57 and 1,470.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,319.93, 4,977.57 and 1,470.05 is: 2,204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,319.93 : 4,977.57 = 1,470.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,319.93/4,977.57 = 1,470.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,319.93x = 4,977.57 × 1,470.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,319.93x = 7,317,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,317,244.54/3,319.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.04

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