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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.41, 3,657.51 and 1,471.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.41, 3,657.51 and 1,471.46 is: 2,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.41 : 3,657.51 = 1,471.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.41/3,657.51 = 1,471.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.41x = 3,657.51 × 1,471.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.41x = 5,381,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,861.38/2,650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.58

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