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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.69, 3,604.06 and 1,492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.69, 3,604.06 and 1,492.45 is: 2,059.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.69 : 3,604.06 = 1,492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.69/3,604.06 = 1,492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.69x = 3,604.06 × 1,492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.69x = 5,378,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,378,879.35/2,611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.54

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