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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471, 3,410.04 and 1,540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471, 3,410.04 and 1,540.04 is: 2,125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471 : 3,410.04 = 1,540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471/3,410.04 = 1,540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471x = 3,410.04 × 1,540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471x = 5,251,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,598.00/2,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.29

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