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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.98, 3,609.18 and 1,552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.98, 3,609.18 and 1,552.98 is: 2,143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.98 : 3,609.18 = 1,552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.98/3,609.18 = 1,552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.98x = 3,609.18 × 1,552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.98x = 5,604,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604,984.36/2,614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.41

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