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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.51, 3,317.36 and 1,881.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.51, 3,317.36 and 1,881.63 is: 2,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.51 : 3,317.36 = 1,881.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.51/3,317.36 = 1,881.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.51x = 3,317.36 × 1,881.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.51x = 6,242,034.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,242,034.69/2,406.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.81

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