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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.59, 4,007.04 and 2,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.59, 4,007.04 and 2,471.52 is: 3,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.59 : 4,007.04 = 2,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.59/4,007.04 = 2,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.59x = 4,007.04 × 2,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.59x = 9,903,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,903,479.50/2,665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.30

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