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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.79, 3,410.97 and 1,352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.79, 3,410.97 and 1,352.71 is: 1,866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.79 : 3,410.97 = 1,352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.79/3,410.97 = 1,352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.79x = 3,410.97 × 1,352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.79x = 4,614,053.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,053.23/2,471.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.68

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