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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.17, 3,669.36 and 2,184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.17, 3,669.36 and 2,184.15 is: 3,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.17 : 3,669.36 = 2,184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.17/3,669.36 = 2,184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.17x = 3,669.36 × 2,184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.17x = 8,014,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,432.64/2,461.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.35

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