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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.67, 3,540.57 and 1,619.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.67, 3,540.57 and 1,619.23 is: 2,427.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.67 : 3,540.57 = 1,619.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.67/3,540.57 = 1,619.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.67x = 3,540.57 × 1,619.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.67x = 5,732,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,732,997.16/2,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.52

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