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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.08, 3,914.46 and 1,745.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.08, 3,914.46 and 1,745.64 is: 2,617.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.08 : 3,914.46 = 1,745.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.08/3,914.46 = 1,745.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.08x = 3,914.46 × 1,745.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.08x = 6,833,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,237.95/2,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.02

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