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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.56, 3,609.06 and 1,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.56, 3,609.06 and 1,914.72 is: 2,643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.56 : 3,609.06 = 1,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.56/3,609.06 = 1,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.56x = 3,609.06 × 1,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.56x = 6,910,339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,910,339.36/2,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.02

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