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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.61, 3,410.39 and 1,423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.61, 3,410.39 and 1,423.47 is: 1,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.61 : 3,410.39 = 1,423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.61/3,410.39 = 1,423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.61x = 3,410.39 × 1,423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.61x = 4,854,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,591.41/2,471.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.14

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