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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.49, 3,604.11 and 1,492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.49, 3,604.11 and 1,492.52 is: 2,059.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.49 : 3,604.11 = 1,492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.49/3,604.11 = 1,492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.49x = 3,604.11 × 1,492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.49x = 5,379,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379,206.26/2,611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.82

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