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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.14, 3,600.96 and 2,422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.14, 3,600.96 and 2,422.52 is: 3,340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.14 : 3,600.96 = 2,422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.14/3,600.96 = 2,422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.14x = 3,600.96 × 2,422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.14x = 8,723,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,723,379.61/2,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.83

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