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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.06, 3,603.62 and 1,491.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.06, 3,603.62 and 1,491.75 is: 2,058.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.06 : 3,603.62 = 1,491.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.06/3,603.62 = 1,491.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.06x = 3,603.62 × 1,491.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.06x = 5,375,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,700.14/2,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.82

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