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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.96, 3,615.54 and 1,441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.96, 3,615.54 and 1,441.01 is: 1,988.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.96 : 3,615.54 = 1,441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.96/3,615.54 = 1,441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.96x = 3,615.54 × 1,441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.96x = 5,210,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,012.59/2,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.58

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