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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.10, 4,081.35 and 2,399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.10, 4,081.35 and 2,399.50 is: 3,307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.10 : 4,081.35 = 2,399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.10/4,081.35 = 2,399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.10x = 4,081.35 × 2,399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.10x = 9,793,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,793,199.33/2,961.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.28

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