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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.44, 3,603.76 and 1,616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.44, 3,603.76 and 1,616.44 is: 2,230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.44 : 3,603.76 = 1,616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.44/3,603.76 = 1,616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.44x = 3,603.76 × 1,616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.44x = 5,825,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825,261.81/2,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.67

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