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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.29, 3,614.60 and 1,424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.29, 3,614.60 and 1,424.27 is: 1,965.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.29 : 3,614.60 = 1,424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.29/3,614.60 = 1,424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.29x = 3,614.60 × 1,424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.29x = 5,148,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,166.34/2,619.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.48

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