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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.71, 3,604.14 and 1,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.71, 3,604.14 and 1,432.76 is: 1,977.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.71 : 3,604.14 = 1,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.71/3,604.14 = 1,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.71x = 3,604.14 × 1,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.71x = 5,163,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,849.61/2,611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.19

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