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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.92, 3,608.58 and 1,419.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.92, 3,608.58 and 1,419.93 is: 1,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.92 : 3,608.58 = 1,419.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.92/3,608.58 = 1,419.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.92x = 3,608.58 × 1,419.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.92x = 5,123,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,923.90/2,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.50

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