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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.56, 3,611.63 and 2,145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.56, 3,611.63 and 2,145.71 is: 2,958.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.56 : 3,611.63 = 2,145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.56/3,611.63 = 2,145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.56x = 3,611.63 × 2,145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.56x = 7,749,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,749,481.82/2,619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,958.32

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