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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.38, 3,615.90 and 1,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.38, 3,615.90 and 1,441.38 is: 1,988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.38 : 3,615.90 = 1,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.38/3,615.90 = 1,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.38x = 3,615.90 × 1,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.38x = 5,211,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,885.94/2,620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.98

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