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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.39, 3,610.62 and 1,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.39, 3,610.62 and 1,437.48 is: 1,983.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.39 : 3,610.62 = 1,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.39/3,610.62 = 1,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.39x = 3,610.62 × 1,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.39x = 5,190,194.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,194.04/2,616.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.72

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