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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.67, 3,603.58 and 1,492.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.67, 3,603.58 and 1,492.98 is: 2,060.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.67 : 3,603.58 = 1,492.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.67/3,603.58 = 1,492.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.67x = 3,603.58 × 1,492.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.67x = 5,380,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380,072.87/2,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.01

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