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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.13, 3,614.36 and 1,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.13, 3,614.36 and 1,424.13 is: 1,965.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.13 : 3,614.36 = 1,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.13/3,614.36 = 1,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.13x = 3,614.36 × 1,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.13x = 5,147,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,147,331.10/2,619.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.28

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