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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.65, 3,690.01 and 2,024.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.65, 3,690.01 and 2,024.25 is: 3,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.65 : 3,690.01 = 2,024.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.65/3,690.01 = 2,024.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.65x = 3,690.01 × 2,024.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.65x = 7,469,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469,502.74/2,461.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.35

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