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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.64, 3,537.38 and 1,619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.64, 3,537.38 and 1,619.11 is: 2,235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.64 : 3,537.38 = 1,619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.64/3,537.38 = 1,619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.64x = 3,537.38 × 1,619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.64x = 5,727,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,727,391.35/2,561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.83

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