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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.22, 3,614.47 and 1,440.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.22, 3,614.47 and 1,440.27 is: 1,987.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.22 : 3,614.47 = 1,440.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.22/3,614.47 = 1,440.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.22x = 3,614.47 × 1,440.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.22x = 5,205,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,812.71/2,619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.54

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