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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.81, 5,192.67 and 1,611.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.81, 5,192.67 and 1,611.89 is: 2,417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.81 : 5,192.67 = 1,611.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.81/5,192.67 = 1,611.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.81x = 5,192.67 × 1,611.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.81x = 8,370,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,370,025.83/3,461.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.82

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