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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.17, 3,615.81 and 1,441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.17, 3,615.81 and 1,441.23 is: 1,988.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.17 : 3,615.81 = 1,441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.17/3,615.81 = 1,441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.17x = 3,615.81 × 1,441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.17x = 5,211,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,213.85/2,620.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.88

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