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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.13, 3,464.84 and 2,461.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.13, 3,464.84 and 2,461.54 is: 3,389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.13 : 3,464.84 = 2,461.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.13/3,464.84 = 2,461.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.13x = 3,464.84 × 2,461.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.13x = 8,528,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,812.62/2,516.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.66

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