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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.58, 3,615.03 and 1,424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.58, 3,615.03 and 1,424.58 is: 1,965.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.58 : 3,615.03 = 1,424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.58/3,615.03 = 1,424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.58x = 3,615.03 × 1,424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.58x = 5,149,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,899.44/2,619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.93

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