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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.25, 3,410.33 and 2,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.25, 3,410.33 and 2,262.12 is: 3,121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.25 : 3,410.33 = 2,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.25/3,410.33 = 2,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.25x = 3,410.33 × 2,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.25x = 7,714,564.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714,564.39/2,471.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.73

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