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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.35, 2,841.36 and 1,618.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.35, 2,841.36 and 1,618.51 is: 2,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.35 : 2,841.36 = 1,618.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.35/2,841.36 = 1,618.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.35x = 2,841.36 × 1,618.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.35x = 4,598,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,769.57/2,061.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.95

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