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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.31, 3,615.95 and 1,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.31, 3,615.95 and 1,441.38 is: 1,989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.31 : 3,615.95 = 1,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.31/3,615.95 = 1,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.31x = 3,615.95 × 1,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.31x = 5,211,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,936.56/2,620.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.06

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