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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.40, 3,609.14 and 1,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.40, 3,609.14 and 1,436.40 is: 1,982.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.40 : 3,609.14 = 1,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.40/3,609.14 = 1,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.40x = 3,609.14 × 1,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.40x = 5,184,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184,168.70/2,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.17

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