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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.44, 3,604.03 and 1,492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.44, 3,604.03 and 1,492.55 is: 2,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.44 : 3,604.03 = 1,492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.44/3,604.03 = 1,492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.44x = 3,604.03 × 1,492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.44x = 5,379,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379,176.96/2,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.85

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