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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.53, 3,605.39 and 1,433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.53, 3,605.39 and 1,433.64 is: 1,978.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.53 : 3,605.39 = 1,433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.53/3,605.39 = 1,433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.53x = 3,605.39 × 1,433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.53x = 5,168,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,831.32/2,612.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.48

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