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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.16, 3,677.34 and 2,375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.16, 3,677.34 and 2,375.06 is: 3,548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.16 : 3,677.34 = 2,375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.16/3,677.34 = 2,375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.16x = 3,677.34 × 2,375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.16x = 8,733,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,733,884.75/2,461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.69

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