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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.60, 3,606.03 and 2,240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.60, 3,606.03 and 2,240.97 is: 3,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.60 : 3,606.03 = 2,240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.60/3,606.03 = 2,240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.60x = 3,606.03 × 2,240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.60x = 8,081,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081,005.05/2,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.55

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