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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.09, 3,916.65 and 1,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.09, 3,916.65 and 1,225.40 is: 1,838.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.09 : 3,916.65 = 1,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.09/3,916.65 = 1,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.09x = 3,916.65 × 1,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.09x = 4,799,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,480.97/2,611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.12

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