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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.96, 3,601.74 and 1,431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.96, 3,601.74 and 1,431.03 is: 1,974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.96 : 3,601.74 = 1,431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.96/3,601.74 = 1,431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.96x = 3,601.74 × 1,431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.96x = 5,154,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,197.99/2,609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.82

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