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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.99, 3,610.14 and 1,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.99, 3,610.14 and 1,437.14 is: 1,983.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.99 : 3,610.14 = 1,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.99/3,610.14 = 1,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.99x = 3,610.14 × 1,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.99x = 5,188,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188,258.55/2,615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.29

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