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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.36, 3,613.36 and 1,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.36, 3,613.36 and 1,439.44 is: 1,986.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.36 : 3,613.36 = 1,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.36/3,613.36 = 1,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.36x = 3,613.36 × 1,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.36x = 5,201,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,204.99/2,618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.44

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