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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.72, 3,605.70 and 1,551.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.72, 3,605.70 and 1,551.11 is: 2,140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.72 : 3,605.70 = 1,551.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.72/3,605.70 = 1,551.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.72x = 3,605.70 × 1,551.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.72x = 5,592,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,819.30/2,612.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.62

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