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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.02, 3,707.13 and 2,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.02, 3,707.13 and 2,268.52 is: 3,403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.02 : 3,707.13 = 2,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.02/3,707.13 = 2,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.02x = 3,707.13 × 2,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.02x = 8,409,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,698.55/2,471.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.33

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