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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.93, 5,609.98 and 2,471.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.93, 5,609.98 and 2,471.21 is: 3,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.93 : 5,609.98 = 2,471.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.93/5,609.98 = 2,471.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.93x = 5,609.98 × 2,471.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.93x = 13,863,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,863,438.68/4,064.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.50

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