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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.39, 3,603.69 and 1,492.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.39, 3,603.69 and 1,492.37 is: 2,059.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.39 : 3,603.69 = 1,492.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.39/3,603.69 = 1,492.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.39x = 3,603.69 × 1,492.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.39x = 5,378,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,378,054.61/2,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.46

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