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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.13, 3,603.43 and 1,492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.13, 3,603.43 and 1,492.25 is: 2,059.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.13 : 3,603.43 = 1,492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.13/3,603.43 = 1,492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.13x = 3,603.43 × 1,492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.13x = 5,377,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,205.68/2,611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.34

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