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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.53, 3,596.64 and 1,611.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.53, 3,596.64 and 1,611.53 is: 2,222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.53 : 3,596.64 = 1,611.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.53/3,596.64 = 1,611.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.53x = 3,596.64 × 1,611.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.53x = 5,796,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,796,082.72/2,607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.83

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