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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.52, 3,410.55 and 1,352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.52, 3,410.55 and 1,352.25 is: 1,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.52 : 3,410.55 = 1,352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.52/3,410.55 = 1,352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.52x = 3,410.55 × 1,352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.52x = 4,611,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,916.24/2,471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.02

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