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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.59, 8,445.88 and 1,470.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.59, 8,445.88 and 1,470.59 is: 2,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.59 : 8,445.88 = 1,470.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.59/8,445.88 = 1,470.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.59x = 8,445.88 × 1,470.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.59x = 12,420,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,420,426.67/5,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.88

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