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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.09, 3,659.92 and 1,440.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.09, 3,659.92 and 1,440.77 is: 1,988.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.09 : 3,659.92 = 1,440.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.09/3,659.92 = 1,440.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.09x = 3,659.92 × 1,440.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.09x = 5,273,102.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,273,102.94/2,652.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.28

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