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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.69, 3,398.27 and 2,124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.69, 3,398.27 and 2,124.25 is: 2,932.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.69 : 3,398.27 = 2,124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.69/3,398.27 = 2,124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.69x = 3,398.27 × 2,124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.69x = 7,218,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,218,764.43/2,461.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.44

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