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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.92, 3,609.99 and 1,436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.92, 3,609.99 and 1,436.99 is: 1,983.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.92 : 3,609.99 = 1,436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.92/3,609.99 = 1,436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.92x = 3,609.99 × 1,436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.92x = 5,187,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,498.79/2,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.05

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