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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.13, 3,397.20 and 1,611.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.13, 3,397.20 and 1,611.58 is: 2,223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.13 : 3,397.20 = 1,611.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.13/3,397.20 = 1,611.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.13x = 3,397.20 × 1,611.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.13x = 5,474,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,474,859.58/2,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.63

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