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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.61, 3,177.24 and 1,961.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.61, 3,177.24 and 1,961.42 is: 2,948.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.61 : 3,177.24 = 1,961.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.61/3,177.24 = 1,961.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.61x = 3,177.24 × 1,961.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.61x = 6,231,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,231,902.08/2,113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.46

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