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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.96, 4,253.94 and 2,471.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.96, 4,253.94 and 2,471.01 is: 3,706.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.96 : 4,253.94 = 2,471.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.96/4,253.94 = 2,471.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.96x = 4,253.94 × 2,471.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.96x = 10,511,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,511,528.28/2,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.52

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