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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.80, 3,609.66 and 1,436.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.80, 3,609.66 and 1,436.65 is: 1,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.80 : 3,609.66 = 1,436.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.80/3,609.66 = 1,436.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.80x = 3,609.66 × 1,436.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.80x = 5,185,818.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,818.04/2,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.50

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