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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.96, 3,476.97 and 1,611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.96, 3,476.97 and 1,611.86 is: 2,224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.96 : 3,476.97 = 1,611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.96/3,476.97 = 1,611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.96x = 3,476.97 × 1,611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.96x = 5,604,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604,371.48/2,519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.00

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