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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.67, 3,670.43 and 1,611.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.67, 3,670.43 and 1,611.13 is: 2,223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.67 : 3,670.43 = 1,611.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.67/3,670.43 = 1,611.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.67x = 3,670.43 × 1,611.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.67x = 5,913,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,913,539.89/2,659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.41

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