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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.66, 3,316.59 and 1,471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.66, 3,316.59 and 1,471.50 is: 2,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.66 : 3,316.59 = 1,471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.66/3,316.59 = 1,471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.66x = 3,316.59 × 1,471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.66x = 4,880,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,362.19/2,403.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.39

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