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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.13, 3,690.33 and 2,169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.13, 3,690.33 and 2,169.31 is: 3,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.13 : 3,690.33 = 2,169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.13/3,690.33 = 2,169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.13x = 3,690.33 × 2,169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.13x = 8,005,467.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,005,467.26/2,461.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.76

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