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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.13, 3,688.60 and 1,939.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.13, 3,688.60 and 1,939.07 is: 2,906.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.13 : 3,688.60 = 1,939.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.13/3,688.60 = 1,939.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.13x = 3,688.60 × 1,939.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.13x = 7,152,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,439.53/2,461.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.17

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