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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.65, 3,591.50 and 1,607.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.65, 3,591.50 and 1,607.51 is: 2,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.65 : 3,591.50 = 1,607.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.65/3,591.50 = 1,607.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.65x = 3,591.50 × 1,607.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.65x = 5,773,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773,372.17/2,601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.12

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