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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.95, 3,610.01 and 1,437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.95, 3,610.01 and 1,437.02 is: 1,983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.95 : 3,610.01 = 1,437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.95/3,610.01 = 1,437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.95x = 3,610.01 × 1,437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.95x = 5,187,650.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,650.26/2,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.09

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