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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.08, 3,188.27 and 1,471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.08, 3,188.27 and 1,471.15 is: 2,030.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.08 : 3,188.27 = 1,471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.08/3,188.27 = 1,471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.08x = 3,188.27 × 1,471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.08x = 4,690,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,423.41/2,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.42

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