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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.33, 3,603.71 and 1,476.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.33, 3,603.71 and 1,476.91 is: 2,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.33 : 3,603.71 = 1,476.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.33/3,603.71 = 1,476.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.33x = 3,603.71 × 1,476.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.33x = 5,322,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322,348.47/2,611.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.17

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