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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.09, 3,059.48 and 1,471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.09, 3,059.48 and 1,471.06 is: 2,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.09 : 3,059.48 = 1,471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.09/3,059.48 = 1,471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.09x = 3,059.48 × 1,471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.09x = 4,500,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,656.00/2,216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.90

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