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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.89, 3,604.43 and 1,433.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.89, 3,604.43 and 1,433.00 is: 1,977.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.89 : 3,604.43 = 1,433.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.89/3,604.43 = 1,433.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.89x = 3,604.43 × 1,433.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.89x = 5,165,160.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,160.78/2,611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.56

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