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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.62, 3,601.23 and 1,430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.62, 3,601.23 and 1,430.68 is: 1,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.62 : 3,601.23 = 1,430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.62/3,601.23 = 1,430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.62x = 3,601.23 × 1,430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.62x = 5,152,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,207.74/2,609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.31

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