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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.51, 3,615.65 and 2,104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.51, 3,615.65 and 2,104.85 is: 3,148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.51 : 3,615.65 = 2,104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.51/3,615.65 = 2,104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.51x = 3,615.65 × 2,104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.51x = 7,610,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610,399.42/2,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.03

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