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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.54, 3,909.14 and 1,439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.54, 3,909.14 and 1,439.08 is: 2,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.54 : 3,909.14 = 1,439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.54/3,909.14 = 1,439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.54x = 3,909.14 × 1,439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.54x = 5,625,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,583.70/2,608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.60

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