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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.95, 3,612.77 and 1,439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.95, 3,612.77 and 1,439.02 is: 1,985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.95 : 3,612.77 = 1,439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.95/3,612.77 = 1,439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.95x = 3,612.77 × 1,439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.95x = 5,198,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,848.29/2,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.85

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