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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.10, 4,492.05 and 1,611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.10, 4,492.05 and 1,611.02 is: 2,411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.10 : 4,492.05 = 1,611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.10/4,492.05 = 1,611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.10x = 4,492.05 × 1,611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.10x = 7,236,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,236,782.39/3,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.38

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