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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.66, 5,325.96 and 1,470.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.66, 5,325.96 and 1,470.09 is: 2,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.66 : 5,325.96 = 1,470.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.66/5,325.96 = 1,470.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.66x = 5,325.96 × 1,470.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.66x = 7,829,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829,631.93/3,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.74

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