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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.18, 3,401.55 and 2,111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.18, 3,401.55 and 2,111.82 is: 2,916.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.18 : 3,401.55 = 2,111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.18/3,401.55 = 2,111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.18x = 3,401.55 × 2,111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.18x = 7,183,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,461.32/2,463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.34

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