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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.69, 3,334.19 and 1,471.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.69, 3,334.19 and 1,471.79 is: 2,031.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.69 : 3,334.19 = 1,471.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.69/3,334.19 = 1,471.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.69x = 3,334.19 × 1,471.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.69x = 4,907,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,228.48/2,415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.40

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