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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.48, 3,607.92 and 1,435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.48, 3,607.92 and 1,435.48 is: 1,980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.48 : 3,607.92 = 1,435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.48/3,607.92 = 1,435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.48x = 3,607.92 × 1,435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.48x = 5,179,097.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,097.00/2,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.93

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