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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.19, 3,608.97 and 1,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.19, 3,608.97 and 1,436.34 is: 1,982.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.19 : 3,608.97 = 1,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.19/3,608.97 = 1,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.19x = 3,608.97 × 1,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.19x = 5,183,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,700.79/2,615.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.15

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