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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.77, 3,615.41 and 1,440.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.77, 3,615.41 and 1,440.89 is: 1,988.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.77 : 3,615.41 = 1,440.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.77/3,615.41 = 1,440.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.77x = 3,615.41 × 1,440.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.77x = 5,209,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,382.83/2,619.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.49

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