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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.13, 3,608.73 and 1,436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.13, 3,608.73 and 1,436.13 is: 1,981.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.13 : 3,608.73 = 1,436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.13/3,608.73 = 1,436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.13x = 3,608.73 × 1,436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.13x = 5,182,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,605.41/2,615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.78

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