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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.94, 3,459.43 and 1,611.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.94, 3,459.43 and 1,611.37 is: 2,222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.94 : 3,459.43 = 1,611.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.94/3,459.43 = 1,611.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.94x = 3,459.43 × 1,611.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.94x = 5,574,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,421.72/2,507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.71

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