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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.94, 3,615.60 and 1,441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.94, 3,615.60 and 1,441.09 is: 1,988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.94 : 3,615.60 = 1,441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.94/3,615.60 = 1,441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.94x = 3,615.60 × 1,441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.94x = 5,210,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,405.00/2,619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.75

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