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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.43, 3,333.42 and 1,471.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.43, 3,333.42 and 1,471.07 is: 2,030.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.43 : 3,333.42 = 1,471.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.43/3,333.42 = 1,471.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.43x = 3,333.42 × 1,471.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.43x = 4,903,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,694.16/2,415.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.15

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