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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.05, 3,614.36 and 1,440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.05, 3,614.36 and 1,440.19 is: 1,987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.05 : 3,614.36 = 1,440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.05/3,614.36 = 1,440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.05x = 3,614.36 × 1,440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.05x = 5,205,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,365.13/2,619.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.50

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