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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.26, 3,607.66 and 1,435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.26, 3,607.66 and 1,435.30 is: 1,980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.26 : 3,607.66 = 1,435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.26/3,607.66 = 1,435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.26x = 3,607.66 × 1,435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.26x = 5,178,074.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,178,074.40/2,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.70

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