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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.07, 3,600.49 and 1,430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.07, 3,600.49 and 1,430.14 is: 1,973.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.07 : 3,600.49 = 1,430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.07/3,600.49 = 1,430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.07x = 3,600.49 × 1,430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.07x = 5,149,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,186.77/2,609.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.58

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