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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.61, 3,615.90 and 1,677.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.61, 3,615.90 and 1,677.93 is: 2,316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.61 : 3,615.90 = 1,677.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.61/3,615.90 = 1,677.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.61x = 3,615.90 × 1,677.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.61x = 6,067,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,067,222.89/2,619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.08

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