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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.93, 3,614.18 and 1,440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.93, 3,614.18 and 1,440.11 is: 1,987.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.93 : 3,614.18 = 1,440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.93/3,614.18 = 1,440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.93x = 3,614.18 × 1,440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.93x = 5,204,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,816.76/2,618.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.38

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