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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.49, 3,614.97 and 1,440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.49, 3,614.97 and 1,440.64 is: 1,988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.49 : 3,614.97 = 1,440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.49/3,614.97 = 1,440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.49x = 3,614.97 × 1,440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.49x = 5,207,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,870.38/2,619.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.12

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