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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.48, 3,250.32 and 1,471.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.48, 3,250.32 and 1,471.38 is: 2,030.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.48 : 3,250.32 = 1,471.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.48/3,250.32 = 1,471.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.48x = 3,250.32 × 1,471.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.48x = 4,782,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,455.84/2,355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.35

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