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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.44, 3,608.01 and 1,435.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.44, 3,608.01 and 1,435.59 is: 1,981.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.44 : 3,608.01 = 1,435.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.44/3,608.01 = 1,435.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.44x = 3,608.01 × 1,435.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.44x = 5,179,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,623.08/2,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.16

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