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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.57, 3,924.45 and 2,471.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.57, 3,924.45 and 2,471.99 is: 3,707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.57 : 3,924.45 = 2,471.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.57/3,924.45 = 2,471.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.57x = 3,924.45 × 2,471.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.57x = 9,701,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701,181.53/2,616.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.59

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