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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.05, 3,611.48 and 1,438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.05, 3,611.48 and 1,438.09 is: 1,984.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.05 : 3,611.48 = 1,438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.05/3,611.48 = 1,438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.05x = 3,611.48 × 1,438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.05x = 5,193,635.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,635.30/2,617.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.54

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