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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.64, 3,461.88 and 1,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.64, 3,461.88 and 1,619 is: 2,424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.64 : 3,461.88 = 1,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.64/3,461.88 = 1,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.64x = 3,461.88 × 1,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.64x = 5,604,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604,783.72/2,311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.59

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