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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.22, 3,604.15 and 1,615.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.22, 3,604.15 and 1,615.91 is: 2,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.22 : 3,604.15 = 1,615.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.22/3,604.15 = 1,615.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.22x = 3,604.15 × 1,615.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.22x = 5,823,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,823,966.03/2,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.37

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