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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471, 3,708.32 and 1,172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471, 3,708.32 and 1,172.47 is: 1,759.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471 : 3,708.32 = 1,172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471/3,708.32 = 1,172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471x = 3,708.32 × 1,172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471x = 4,347,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,893.95/2,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.57

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