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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.66, 3,410.77 and 1,352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.66, 3,410.77 and 1,352.38 is: 1,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.66 : 3,410.77 = 1,352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.66/3,410.77 = 1,352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.66x = 3,410.77 × 1,352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.66x = 4,612,657.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,657.13/2,471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.22

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