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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.85, 3,915.60 and 1,443.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.85, 3,915.60 and 1,443.39 is: 2,163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.85 : 3,915.60 = 1,443.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.85/3,915.60 = 1,443.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.85x = 3,915.60 × 1,443.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.85x = 5,651,737.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,651,737.88/2,612.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.05

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