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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.76, 3,615.06 and 1,571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.76, 3,615.06 and 1,571.62 is: 2,168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.76 : 3,615.06 = 1,571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.76/3,615.06 = 1,571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.76x = 3,615.06 × 1,571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.76x = 5,681,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,681,500.60/2,619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.71

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