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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.06, 3,685.08 and 2,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.06, 3,685.08 and 2,030.14 is: 3,039.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.06 : 3,685.08 = 2,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.06/3,685.08 = 2,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.06x = 3,685.08 × 2,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.06x = 7,481,228.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,481,228.31/2,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.84

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