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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.46, 3,688.51 and 1,611.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.46, 3,688.51 and 1,611.09 is: 2,222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.46 : 3,688.51 = 1,611.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.46/3,688.51 = 1,611.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.46x = 3,688.51 × 1,611.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.46x = 5,942,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,525.10/2,673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.79

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