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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.83, 3,616.92 and 1,441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.83, 3,616.92 and 1,441.90 is: 1,989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.83 : 3,616.92 = 1,441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.83/3,616.92 = 1,441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.83x = 3,616.92 × 1,441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.83x = 5,215,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,215,227.91/2,620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.92

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