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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.62, 4,086.30 and 1,811.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.62, 4,086.30 and 1,811.53 is: 2,499.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.62 : 4,086.30 = 1,811.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.62/4,086.30 = 1,811.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.62x = 4,086.30 × 1,811.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.62x = 7,402,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,455.04/2,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.46

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