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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.44, 4,461.27 and 1,511.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.44, 4,461.27 and 1,511.61 is: 2,269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.44 : 4,461.27 = 1,511.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.44/4,461.27 = 1,511.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.44x = 4,461.27 × 1,511.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.44x = 6,743,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,743,700.34/2,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.51

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