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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.90, 3,604.17 and 1,563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.90, 3,604.17 and 1,563.94 is: 2,158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.90 : 3,604.17 = 1,563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.90/3,604.17 = 1,563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.90x = 3,604.17 × 1,563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.90x = 5,636,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,636,705.63/2,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.09

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