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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.25, 4,059.98 and 2,461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.25, 4,059.98 and 2,461.64 is: 3,686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.25 : 4,059.98 = 2,461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.25/4,059.98 = 2,461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.25x = 4,059.98 × 2,461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.25x = 9,994,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,994,209.17/2,711.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.20

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