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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.22, 3,697.84 and 1,438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.22, 3,697.84 and 1,438.50 is: 2,157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.22 : 3,697.84 = 1,438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.22/3,697.84 = 1,438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.22x = 3,697.84 × 1,438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.22x = 5,319,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319,342.84/2,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.76

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