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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.69, 3,444.26 and 1,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.69, 3,444.26 and 1,611.36 is: 2,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.69 : 3,444.26 = 1,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.69/3,444.26 = 1,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.69x = 3,444.26 × 1,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.69x = 5,549,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,549,934.74/2,496.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.92

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