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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.59, 2,211.03 and 1,384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.59, 2,211.03 and 1,384.11 is: 2,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.59 : 2,211.03 = 1,384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.59/2,211.03 = 1,384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.59x = 2,211.03 × 1,384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.59x = 3,060,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,308.73/1,471.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.59

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