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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.94, 3,604.21 and 1,492.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.94, 3,604.21 and 1,492.85 is: 2,059.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.94 : 3,604.21 = 1,492.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.94/3,604.21 = 1,492.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.94x = 3,604.21 × 1,492.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.94x = 5,380,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380,550.18/2,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.99

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