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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.19, 3,614.58 and 1,440.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.19, 3,614.58 and 1,440.23 is: 1,987.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.19 : 3,614.58 = 1,440.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.19/3,614.58 = 1,440.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.19x = 3,614.58 × 1,440.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.19x = 5,205,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,835.59/2,619.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.58

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