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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.41, 3,604.19 and 1,564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.41, 3,604.19 and 1,564.08 is: 2,158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.41 : 3,604.19 = 1,564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.41/3,604.19 = 1,564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.41x = 3,604.19 × 1,564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.41x = 5,637,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,637,241.50/2,611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.70

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