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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.06, 3,688.30 and 1,611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.06, 3,688.30 and 1,611.42 is: 2,223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.06 : 3,688.30 = 1,611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.06/3,688.30 = 1,611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.06x = 3,688.30 × 1,611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.06x = 5,943,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943,400.39/2,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.44

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