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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.59, 3,615.03 and 1,440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.59, 3,615.03 and 1,440.68 is: 1,988.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.59 : 3,615.03 = 1,440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.59/3,615.03 = 1,440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.59x = 3,615.03 × 1,440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.59x = 5,208,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,083.35/2,619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.13

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