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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.39, 3,392.74 and 2,141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.39, 3,392.74 and 2,141.54 is: 2,951.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.39 : 3,392.74 = 2,141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.39/3,392.74 = 2,141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.39x = 3,392.74 × 2,141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.39x = 7,265,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,674.81/2,461.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.86

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