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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.93, 3,608.66 and 1,435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.93, 3,608.66 and 1,435.99 is: 1,981.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.93 : 3,608.66 = 1,435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.93/3,608.66 = 1,435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.93x = 3,608.66 × 1,435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.93x = 5,181,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,999.67/2,614.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.70

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