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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.47, 3,271.29 and 1,485.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.47, 3,271.29 and 1,485.75 is: 2,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.47 : 3,271.29 = 1,485.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.47/3,271.29 = 1,485.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.47x = 3,271.29 × 1,485.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.47x = 4,860,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,319.12/2,371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.50

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