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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.03, 4,668.83 and 1,471.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.03, 4,668.83 and 1,471.11 is: 2,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.03 : 4,668.83 = 1,471.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.03/4,668.83 = 1,471.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.03x = 4,668.83 × 1,471.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.03x = 6,868,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,868,362.50/3,117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.50

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