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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.64, 3,255.36 and 1,611.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.64, 3,255.36 and 1,611.63 is: 2,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.64 : 3,255.36 = 1,611.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.64/3,255.36 = 1,611.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.64x = 3,255.36 × 1,611.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.64x = 5,246,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,435.84/2,357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.29

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