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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.32, 3,607.62 and 1,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.32, 3,607.62 and 1,435.20 is: 1,980.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.32 : 3,607.62 = 1,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.32/3,607.62 = 1,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.32x = 3,607.62 × 1,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.32x = 5,177,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,656.22/2,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.50

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