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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.43, 3,410.60 and 1,352.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.43, 3,410.60 and 1,352.39 is: 1,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.43 : 3,410.60 = 1,352.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.43/3,410.60 = 1,352.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.43x = 3,410.60 × 1,352.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.43x = 4,612,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,437.52/2,471.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.30

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