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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.98, 3,604.53 and 1,433.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.98, 3,604.53 and 1,433.07 is: 1,977.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.98 : 3,604.53 = 1,433.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.98/3,604.53 = 1,433.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.98x = 3,604.53 × 1,433.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.98x = 5,165,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,543.81/2,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.64

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