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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.40, 3,898.58 and 2,611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.40, 3,898.58 and 2,611.30 is: 3,886.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.40 : 3,898.58 = 2,611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.40/3,898.58 = 2,611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.40x = 3,898.58 × 2,611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.40x = 10,180,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180,361.95/2,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.52

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