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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.79, 3,504.53 and 1,471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.79, 3,504.53 and 1,471.28 is: 2,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.79 : 3,504.53 = 1,471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.79/3,504.53 = 1,471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.79x = 3,504.53 × 1,471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.79x = 5,156,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,131.05/2,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.62

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