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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.46, 3,616.22 and 1,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.46, 3,616.22 and 1,441.52 is: 1,989.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.46 : 3,616.22 = 1,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.46/3,616.22 = 1,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.46x = 3,616.22 × 1,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.46x = 5,212,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,853.45/2,620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.29

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