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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.27, 3,410.28 and 1,352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.27, 3,410.28 and 1,352.21 is: 1,866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.27 : 3,410.28 = 1,352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.27/3,410.28 = 1,352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.27x = 3,410.28 × 1,352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.27x = 4,611,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,397.67/2,471.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.01

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