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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.73, 3,615.16 and 1,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.73, 3,615.16 and 1,424.70 is: 1,966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.73 : 3,615.16 = 1,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.73/3,615.16 = 1,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.73x = 3,615.16 × 1,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.73x = 5,150,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,500.38/2,619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.04

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