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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.73, 3,608.36 and 1,435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.73, 3,608.36 and 1,435.78 is: 1,981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.73 : 3,608.36 = 1,435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.73/3,608.36 = 1,435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.73x = 3,608.36 × 1,435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.73x = 5,180,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,811.12/2,614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.39

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