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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.51, 3,597.62 and 1,611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.51, 3,597.62 and 1,611.19 is: 2,223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.51 : 3,597.62 = 1,611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.51/3,597.62 = 1,611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.51x = 3,597.62 × 1,611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.51x = 5,796,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,796,432.32/2,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.83

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