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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.79, 3,608.44 and 1,419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.79, 3,608.44 and 1,419.79 is: 1,959.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.79 : 3,608.44 = 1,419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.79/3,608.44 = 1,419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.79x = 3,608.44 × 1,419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.79x = 5,123,235.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,235.97/2,614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.33

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