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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.22, 3,536.80 and 1,618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.22, 3,536.80 and 1,618.68 is: 2,235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.22 : 3,536.80 = 1,618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.22/3,536.80 = 1,618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.22x = 3,536.80 × 1,618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.22x = 5,724,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,724,956.64/2,561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.25

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