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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.32, 3,615.96 and 1,441.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.32, 3,615.96 and 1,441.39 is: 1,989.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.32 : 3,615.96 = 1,441.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.32/3,615.96 = 1,441.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.32x = 3,615.96 × 1,441.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.32x = 5,212,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,004.95/2,620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.07

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