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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.64, 3,493.34 and 2,461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.64, 3,493.34 and 2,461.16 is: 3,409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.64 : 3,493.34 = 2,461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.64/3,493.34 = 2,461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.64x = 3,493.34 × 2,461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.64x = 8,597,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597,668.67/2,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.55

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