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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.59, 3,604.57 and 2,043.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.59, 3,604.57 and 2,043.29 is: 2,820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.59 : 3,604.57 = 2,043.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.59/3,604.57 = 2,043.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.59x = 3,604.57 × 2,043.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.59x = 7,365,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,365,165.46/2,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.19

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