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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.94, 3,765.12 and 1,471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.94, 3,765.12 and 1,471.18 is: 2,206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.94 : 3,765.12 = 1,471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.94/3,765.12 = 1,471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.94x = 3,765.12 × 1,471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.94x = 5,539,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539,169.24/2,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.01

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