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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.41, 3,961.34 and 1,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.41, 3,961.34 and 1,611.40 is: 2,223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.41 : 3,961.34 = 1,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.41/3,961.34 = 1,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.41x = 3,961.34 × 1,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.41x = 6,383,303.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,383,303.28/2,870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.83

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