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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.48, 3,711.46 and 2,194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.48, 3,711.46 and 2,194.46 is: 3,295.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.48 : 3,711.46 = 2,194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.48/3,711.46 = 2,194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.48x = 3,711.46 × 2,194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.48x = 8,144,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144,650.51/2,471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.45

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