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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.55, 3,916.76 and 2,481.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.55, 3,916.76 and 2,481.71 is: 3,717.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.55 : 3,916.76 = 2,481.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.55/3,916.76 = 2,481.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.55x = 3,916.76 × 2,481.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.55x = 9,720,230.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,720,230.47/2,614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.75

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