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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.86, 3,689.42 and 1,421.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.86, 3,689.42 and 1,421.19 is: 2,129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.86 : 3,689.42 = 1,421.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.86/3,689.42 = 1,421.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.86x = 3,689.42 × 1,421.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.86x = 5,243,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243,359.70/2,461.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.84

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