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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.86, 3,608.44 and 1,435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.86, 3,608.44 and 1,435.90 is: 1,981.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.86 : 3,608.44 = 1,435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.86/3,608.44 = 1,435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.86x = 3,608.44 × 1,435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.86x = 5,181,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,359.00/2,614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.51

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