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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.96, 3,667.89 and 2,041.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.96, 3,667.89 and 2,041.65 is: 3,054.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.96 : 3,667.89 = 2,041.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.96/3,667.89 = 2,041.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.96x = 3,667.89 × 2,041.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.96x = 7,488,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488,547.62/2,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.11

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