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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.43, 3,611.44 and 2,145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.43, 3,611.44 and 2,145.58 is: 2,958.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.43 : 3,611.44 = 2,145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.43/3,611.44 = 2,145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.43x = 3,611.44 × 2,145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.43x = 7,748,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748,633.44/2,619.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,958.14

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