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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.14, 3,406.62 and 1,761.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.14, 3,406.62 and 1,761.10 is: 2,429.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.14 : 3,406.62 = 1,761.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.14/3,406.62 = 1,761.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.14x = 3,406.62 × 1,761.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.14x = 5,999,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,999,398.48/2,469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.75

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