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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.99, 3,604.80 and 1,493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.99, 3,604.80 and 1,493.02 is: 2,060.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.99 : 3,604.80 = 1,493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.99/3,604.80 = 1,493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.99x = 3,604.80 × 1,493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.99x = 5,382,038.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382,038.50/2,611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.51

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