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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.59, 3,333.79 and 1,471.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.59, 3,333.79 and 1,471.93 is: 2,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.59 : 3,333.79 = 1,471.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.59/3,333.79 = 1,471.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.59x = 3,333.79 × 1,471.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.59x = 4,907,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,105.51/2,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.43

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