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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.48, 3,410.51 and 1,352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.48, 3,410.51 and 1,352.42 is: 1,866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.48 : 3,410.51 = 1,352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.48/3,410.51 = 1,352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.48x = 3,410.51 × 1,352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.48x = 4,612,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,418.12/2,471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.26

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