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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.25, 3,393.77 and 2,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.25, 3,393.77 and 2,011.73 is: 2,773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.25 : 3,393.77 = 2,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.25/3,393.77 = 2,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.25x = 3,393.77 × 2,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.25x = 6,827,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,333.21/2,461.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.93

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