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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.67, 3,584.79 and 1,611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.67, 3,584.79 and 1,611.86 is: 2,416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.67 : 3,584.79 = 1,611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.67/3,584.79 = 1,611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.67x = 3,584.79 × 1,611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.67x = 5,778,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,161.69/2,390.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.96

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