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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.90, 3,601.68 and 1,430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.90, 3,601.68 and 1,430.94 is: 1,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.90 : 3,601.68 = 1,430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.90/3,601.68 = 1,430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.90x = 3,601.68 × 1,430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.90x = 5,153,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,787.98/2,609.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.71

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