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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.02, 3,691.53 and 2,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.02, 3,691.53 and 2,027.26 is: 3,040.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.02 : 3,691.53 = 2,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.02/3,691.53 = 2,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.02x = 3,691.53 × 2,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.02x = 7,483,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,483,691.11/2,461.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.89

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