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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.68, 3,606.39 and 1,807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.68, 3,606.39 and 1,807.44 is: 2,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.68 : 3,606.39 = 1,807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.68/3,606.39 = 1,807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.68x = 3,606.39 × 1,807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.68x = 6,518,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,518,333.54/2,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.98

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