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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.92, 3,604.50 and 1,432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.92, 3,604.50 and 1,432.92 is: 1,977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.92 : 3,604.50 = 1,432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.92/3,604.50 = 1,432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.92x = 3,604.50 × 1,432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.92x = 5,164,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164,960.14/2,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.46

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