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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.82, 3,456.57 and 1,621.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.82, 3,456.57 and 1,621.11 is: 2,237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.82 : 3,456.57 = 1,621.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.82/3,456.57 = 1,621.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.82x = 3,456.57 × 1,621.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.82x = 5,603,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,480.19/2,504.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.08

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