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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.78, 3,515.67 and 1,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.78, 3,515.67 and 1,611.14 is: 2,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.78 : 3,515.67 = 1,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.78/3,515.67 = 1,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.78x = 3,515.67 × 1,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.78x = 5,664,218.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,664,218.99/2,343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.70

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