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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.90, 4,033.65 and 2,401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.90, 4,033.65 and 2,401.10 is: 3,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.90 : 4,033.65 = 2,401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.90/4,033.65 = 2,401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.90x = 4,033.65 × 2,401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.90x = 9,685,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,685,197.02/2,681.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.32

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