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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.15, 3,609.02 and 1,436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.15, 3,609.02 and 1,436.22 is: 1,982.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.15 : 3,609.02 = 1,436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.15/3,609.02 = 1,436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.15x = 3,609.02 × 1,436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.15x = 5,183,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,346.70/2,615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.05

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