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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.06, 3,614.32 and 1,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.06, 3,614.32 and 1,440.10 is: 1,987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.06 : 3,614.32 = 1,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.06/3,614.32 = 1,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.06x = 3,614.32 × 1,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.06x = 5,204,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,982.23/2,619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.35

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