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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.67, 3,690.09 and 1,363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.67, 3,690.09 and 1,363.71 is: 2,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.67 : 3,690.09 = 1,363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.67/3,690.09 = 1,363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.67x = 3,690.09 × 1,363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.67x = 5,032,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032,212.63/2,461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.23

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