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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.71, 5,579.24 and 2,471.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.71, 5,579.24 and 2,471.09 is: 3,410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.71 : 5,579.24 = 2,471.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.71/5,579.24 = 2,471.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.71x = 5,579.24 × 2,471.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.71x = 13,786,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786,763.92/4,042.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.28

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