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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.98, 6,419.97 and 1,470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.98, 6,419.97 and 1,470.97 is: 2,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.98 : 6,419.97 = 1,470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.98/6,419.97 = 1,470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.98x = 6,419.97 × 1,470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.98x = 9,443,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443,583.27/4,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.91

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