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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.84, 2,231.84 and 1,438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.84, 2,231.84 and 1,438.34 is: 1,984.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.84 : 2,231.84 = 1,438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.84/2,231.84 = 1,438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.84x = 2,231.84 × 1,438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.84x = 3,210,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,126.39/1,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.21

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