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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.32, 3,603.66 and 1,432.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.32, 3,603.66 and 1,432.35 is: 1,976.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.32 : 3,603.66 = 1,432.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.32/3,603.66 = 1,432.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.32x = 3,603.66 × 1,432.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.32x = 5,161,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161,702.40/2,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.66

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