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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.62, 3,604.02 and 1,432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.62, 3,604.02 and 1,432.68 is: 1,977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.62 : 3,604.02 = 1,432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.62/3,604.02 = 1,432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.62x = 3,604.02 × 1,432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.62x = 5,163,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,407.37/2,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.09

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