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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.05, 3,915.15 and 1,203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.05, 3,915.15 and 1,203.94 is: 1,805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.05 : 3,915.15 = 1,203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.05/3,915.15 = 1,203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.05x = 3,915.15 × 1,203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.05x = 4,713,605.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,605.69/2,611.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.25

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