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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.94, 3,604.56 and 1,433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.94, 3,604.56 and 1,433.10 is: 1,977.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.94 : 3,604.56 = 1,433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.94/3,604.56 = 1,433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.94x = 3,604.56 × 1,433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.94x = 5,165,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,694.94/2,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.72

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