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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.70, 3,615.09 and 1,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.70, 3,615.09 and 1,440.76 is: 1,988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.70 : 3,615.09 = 1,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.70/3,615.09 = 1,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.70x = 3,615.09 × 1,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.70x = 5,208,477.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,477.07/2,619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.20

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