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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.14, 3,615.78 and 1,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.14, 3,615.78 and 1,441.20 is: 1,988.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.14 : 3,615.78 = 1,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.14/3,615.78 = 1,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.14x = 3,615.78 × 1,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.14x = 5,211,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,062.14/2,620.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.85

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