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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.28, 3,607.39 and 1,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.28, 3,607.39 and 1,671.36 is: 2,305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.28 : 3,607.39 = 1,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.28/3,607.39 = 1,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.28x = 3,607.39 × 1,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.28x = 6,029,226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029,226.51/2,615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.39

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