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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.06, 3,670.96 and 1,611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.06, 3,670.96 and 1,611.50 is: 2,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.06 : 3,670.96 = 1,611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.06/3,670.96 = 1,611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.06x = 3,670.96 × 1,611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.06x = 5,915,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,915,752.04/2,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.92

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