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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.30, 4,673.40 and 1,471.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.30, 4,673.40 and 1,471.90 is: 2,208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.30 : 4,673.40 = 1,471.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.30/4,673.40 = 1,471.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.30x = 4,673.40 × 1,471.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.30x = 6,878,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878,777.46/3,115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.06

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