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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.99, 3,250.44 and 1,471.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.99, 3,250.44 and 1,471.47 is: 2,030.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.99 : 3,250.44 = 1,471.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.99/3,250.44 = 1,471.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.99x = 3,250.44 × 1,471.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.99x = 4,782,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,924.95/2,355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.11

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