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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.08, 3,607.46 and 1,435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.08, 3,607.46 and 1,435.28 is: 1,980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.08 : 3,607.46 = 1,435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.08/3,607.46 = 1,435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.08x = 3,607.46 × 1,435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.08x = 5,177,715.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,715.19/2,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.70

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