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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.51, 3,399.35 and 2,091.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.51, 3,399.35 and 2,091.35 is: 2,889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.51 : 3,399.35 = 2,091.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.51/3,399.35 = 2,091.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.51x = 3,399.35 × 2,091.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.51x = 7,109,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,203.17/2,460.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.32

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