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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.85, 3,604.37 and 1,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.85, 3,604.37 and 1,493.24 is: 2,060.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.85 : 3,604.37 = 1,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.85/3,604.37 = 1,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.85x = 3,604.37 × 1,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.85x = 5,382,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382,163.97/2,611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.68

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