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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.65, 3,593.61 and 1,461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.65, 3,593.61 and 1,461.24 is: 2,186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.65 : 3,593.61 = 1,461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.65/3,593.61 = 1,461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.65x = 3,593.61 × 1,461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.65x = 5,251,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,126.68/2,401.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.47

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