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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.49, 3,374.71 and 2,417.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.49, 3,374.71 and 2,417.14 is: 3,313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.49 : 3,374.71 = 2,417.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.49/3,374.71 = 2,417.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.49x = 3,374.71 × 2,417.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.49x = 8,157,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157,158.30/2,461.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.91

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