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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.78, 3,604.36 and 1,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.78, 3,604.36 and 1,492.90 is: 2,060.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.78 : 3,604.36 = 1,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.78/3,604.36 = 1,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.78x = 3,604.36 × 1,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.78x = 5,380,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380,949.04/2,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.26

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