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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.32, 3,607.76 and 1,435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.32, 3,607.76 and 1,435.46 is: 1,980.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.32 : 3,607.76 = 1,435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.32/3,607.76 = 1,435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.32x = 3,607.76 × 1,435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.32x = 5,178,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,178,807.78/2,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.94

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