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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.16, 3,681.12 and 1,971.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.16, 3,681.12 and 1,971.73 is: 2,950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.16 : 3,681.12 = 1,971.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.16/3,681.12 = 1,971.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.16x = 3,681.12 × 1,971.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.16x = 7,258,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,174.74/2,460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.29

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