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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.82, 3,611.55 and 1,831.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.82, 3,611.55 and 1,831.42 is: 2,524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.82 : 3,611.55 = 1,831.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.82/3,611.55 = 1,831.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.82x = 3,611.55 × 1,831.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.82x = 6,614,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,264.90/2,619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.70

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