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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.53, 3,609.23 and 1,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.53, 3,609.23 and 1,436.66 is: 1,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.53 : 3,609.23 = 1,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.53/3,609.23 = 1,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.53x = 3,609.23 × 1,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.53x = 5,185,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,238.21/2,615.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.48

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