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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.35, 3,615.93 and 1,441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.35, 3,615.93 and 1,441.35 is: 1,988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.35 : 3,615.93 = 1,441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.35/3,615.93 = 1,441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.35x = 3,615.93 × 1,441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.35x = 5,211,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,820.71/2,620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.98

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