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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.62, 3,441.75 and 1,611.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.62, 3,441.75 and 1,611.01 is: 2,222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.62 : 3,441.75 = 1,611.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.62/3,441.75 = 1,611.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.62x = 3,441.75 × 1,611.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.62x = 5,544,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,544,693.67/2,494.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.66

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