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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.68, 2,715.62 and 1,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.68, 2,715.62 and 1,614.28 is: 2,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.68 : 2,715.62 = 1,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.68/2,715.62 = 1,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.68x = 2,715.62 × 1,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.68x = 4,383,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,771.05/1,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.63

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