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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.85, 3,397.97 and 1,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.85, 3,397.97 and 1,901.47 is: 2,624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.85 : 3,397.97 = 1,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.85/3,397.97 = 1,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.85x = 3,397.97 × 1,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.85x = 6,461,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,120.01/2,461.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.50

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