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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.21, 3,615.60 and 1,441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.21, 3,615.60 and 1,441.03 is: 1,988.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.21 : 3,615.60 = 1,441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.21/3,615.60 = 1,441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.21x = 3,615.60 × 1,441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.21x = 5,210,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,188.07/2,620.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.46

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