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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.61, 3,937.67 and 1,611.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.61, 3,937.67 and 1,611.61 is: 2,223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.61 : 3,937.67 = 1,611.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.61/3,937.67 = 1,611.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.61x = 3,937.67 × 1,611.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.61x = 6,345,980.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,345,980.29/2,853.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.84

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