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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.44, 3,616.31 and 1,441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.44, 3,616.31 and 1,441.49 is: 1,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.44 : 3,616.31 = 1,441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.44/3,616.31 = 1,441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.44x = 3,616.31 × 1,441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.44x = 5,212,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,849.41/2,620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.30

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