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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.04, 3,402.12 and 1,471.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.04, 3,402.12 and 1,471.09 is: 2,029.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.04 : 3,402.12 = 1,471.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.04/3,402.12 = 1,471.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.04x = 3,402.12 × 1,471.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.04x = 5,004,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,824.71/2,466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.50

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