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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.01, 3,614.11 and 1,440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.01, 3,614.11 and 1,440.06 is: 1,987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.01 : 3,614.11 = 1,440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.01/3,614.11 = 1,440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.01x = 3,614.11 × 1,440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.01x = 5,204,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,535.25/2,619.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.21

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