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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.52, 3,399.35 and 2,124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.52, 3,399.35 and 2,124.69 is: 2,934.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.52 : 3,399.35 = 2,124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.52/3,399.35 = 2,124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.52x = 3,399.35 × 2,124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.52x = 7,222,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,554.33/2,461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.19

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