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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.07, 4,158.41 and 1,473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.07, 4,158.41 and 1,473.45 is: 2,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.07 : 4,158.41 = 1,473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.07/4,158.41 = 1,473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.07x = 4,158.41 × 1,473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.07x = 6,127,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127,201.85/2,771.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.13

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