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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.51, 3,410.90 and 1,799.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.51, 3,410.90 and 1,799.54 is: 2,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.51 : 3,410.90 = 1,799.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.51/3,410.90 = 1,799.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.51x = 3,410.90 × 1,799.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.51x = 6,138,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,050.99/2,471.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.52

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