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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.08, 3,612.96 and 1,423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.08, 3,612.96 and 1,423.07 is: 1,963.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.08 : 3,612.96 = 1,423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.08/3,612.96 = 1,423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.08x = 3,612.96 × 1,423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.08x = 5,141,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,141,504.02/2,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.85

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