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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.62, 3,613.75 and 1,423.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.62, 3,613.75 and 1,423.67 is: 1,964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.62 : 3,613.75 = 1,423.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.62/3,613.75 = 1,423.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.62x = 3,613.75 × 1,423.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.62x = 5,144,789.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,789.63/2,618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.70

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