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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.30, 3,614.61 and 1,440.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.30, 3,614.61 and 1,440.35 is: 1,987.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.30 : 3,614.61 = 1,440.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.30/3,614.61 = 1,440.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.30x = 3,614.61 × 1,440.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.30x = 5,206,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,278.24/2,619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.66

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