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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.99, 3,615.59 and 1,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.99, 3,615.59 and 1,441.08 is: 1,988.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.99 : 3,615.59 = 1,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.99/3,615.59 = 1,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.99x = 3,615.59 × 1,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.99x = 5,210,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,358.04/2,619.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.69

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