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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.50, 3,396.87 and 1,413.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.50, 3,396.87 and 1,413.63 is: 1,950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.50 : 3,396.87 = 1,413.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.50/3,396.87 = 1,413.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.50x = 3,396.87 × 1,413.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.50x = 4,801,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,917.34/2,461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.81

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