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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.75, 3,605.03 and 1,680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.75, 3,605.03 and 1,680.25 is: 2,319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.75 : 3,605.03 = 1,680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.75/3,605.03 = 1,680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.75x = 3,605.03 × 1,680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.75x = 6,057,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,057,343.26/2,611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.27

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