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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.07, 3,670.83 and 2,091.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.07, 3,670.83 and 2,091.71 is: 3,119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.07 : 3,670.83 = 2,091.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.07/3,670.83 = 2,091.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.07x = 3,670.83 × 2,091.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.07x = 7,678,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,678,321.00/2,461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.91

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