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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.78, 5,341.08 and 1,611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.78, 5,341.08 and 1,611.56 is: 2,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.78 : 5,341.08 = 1,611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.78/5,341.08 = 1,611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.78x = 5,341.08 × 1,611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.78x = 8,607,470.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,607,470.88/3,560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.30

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