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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.70, 3,602.13 and 1,783.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.70, 3,602.13 and 1,783.22 is: 2,459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.70 : 3,602.13 = 1,783.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.70/3,602.13 = 1,783.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.70x = 3,602.13 × 1,783.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.70x = 6,423,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,423,390.26/2,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.47

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