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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.38, 3,608.28 and 1,438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.38, 3,608.28 and 1,438.38 is: 2,153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.38 : 3,608.28 = 1,438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.38/3,608.28 = 1,438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.38x = 3,608.28 × 1,438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.38x = 5,190,077.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,077.79/2,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.22

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