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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.63, 3,443.37 and 1,611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.63, 3,443.37 and 1,611.25 is: 2,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.63 : 3,443.37 = 1,611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.63/3,443.37 = 1,611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.63x = 3,443.37 × 1,611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.63x = 5,548,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,129.91/2,495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.14

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