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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.07, 3,614.76 and 1,556.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.07, 3,614.76 and 1,556.89 is: 2,148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.07 : 3,614.76 = 1,556.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.07/3,614.76 = 1,556.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.07x = 3,614.76 × 1,556.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.07x = 5,627,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,774.66/2,619.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.77

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