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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.09, 4,066.02 and 1,615.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.09, 4,066.02 and 1,615.77 is: 2,423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.09 : 4,066.02 = 1,615.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.09/4,066.02 = 1,615.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.09x = 4,066.02 × 1,615.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.09x = 6,569,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,569,753.14/2,711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.29

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