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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.68, 2,809.08 and 1,438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.68, 2,809.08 and 1,438.41 is: 1,984.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.68 : 2,809.08 = 1,438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.68/2,809.08 = 1,438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.68x = 2,809.08 × 1,438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.68x = 4,040,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,608.76/2,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.89

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