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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.52, 4,060.58 and 1,611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.52, 4,060.58 and 1,611.56 is: 2,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.52 : 4,060.58 = 1,611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.52/4,060.58 = 1,611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.52x = 4,060.58 × 1,611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.52x = 6,543,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,868.30/2,710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.25

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