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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.52, 3,333.69 and 1,471.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.52, 3,333.69 and 1,471.87 is: 2,031.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.52 : 3,333.69 = 1,471.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.52/3,333.69 = 1,471.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.52x = 3,333.69 × 1,471.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.52x = 4,906,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,741.63/2,415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.34

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