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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.07, 4,683.91 and 1,477.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.07, 4,683.91 and 1,477.61 is: 2,217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.07 : 4,683.91 = 1,477.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.07/4,683.91 = 1,477.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.07x = 4,683.91 × 1,477.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.07x = 6,921,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,000.27/3,121.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.51

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