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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.52, 3,605.91 and 2,299.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.52, 3,605.91 and 2,299.11 is: 3,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.52 : 3,605.91 = 2,299.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.52/3,605.91 = 2,299.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.52x = 3,605.91 × 2,299.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.52x = 8,290,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,290,383.74/2,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.91

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