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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.08, 3,250.26 and 1,471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.08, 3,250.26 and 1,471.08 is: 2,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.08 : 3,250.26 = 1,471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.08/3,250.26 = 1,471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.08x = 3,250.26 × 1,471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.08x = 4,781,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,392.48/2,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.25

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