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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.89, 3,604.41 and 1,433.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.89, 3,604.41 and 1,433.03 is: 1,977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.89 : 3,604.41 = 1,433.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.89/3,604.41 = 1,433.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.89x = 3,604.41 × 1,433.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.89x = 5,165,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,209.64/2,611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.58

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