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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.17, 3,615.86 and 1,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.17, 3,615.86 and 1,441.25 is: 1,988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.17 : 3,615.86 = 1,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.17/3,615.86 = 1,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.17x = 3,615.86 × 1,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.17x = 5,211,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,358.23/2,620.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.94

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