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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.22, 3,603.54 and 1,432.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.22, 3,603.54 and 1,432.31 is: 1,976.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.22 : 3,603.54 = 1,432.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.22/3,603.54 = 1,432.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.22x = 3,603.54 × 1,432.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.22x = 5,161,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161,368.36/2,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.62

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