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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.06, 3,603.26 and 1,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.06, 3,603.26 and 1,432.14 is: 1,976.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.06 : 3,603.26 = 1,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.06/3,603.26 = 1,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.06x = 3,603.26 × 1,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.06x = 5,160,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160,372.78/2,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.35

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