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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.65, 3,410.83 and 1,352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.65, 3,410.83 and 1,352.63 is: 1,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.65 : 3,410.83 = 1,352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.65/3,410.83 = 1,352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.65x = 3,410.83 × 1,352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.65x = 4,613,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,590.98/2,471.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.60

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