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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.08, 3,587.45 and 1,611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.08, 3,587.45 and 1,611.19 is: 2,414.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.08 : 3,587.45 = 1,611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.08/3,587.45 = 1,611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.08x = 3,587.45 × 1,611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.08x = 5,780,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,780,058.62/2,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.31

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