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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.23, 3,611.79 and 1,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.23, 3,611.79 and 1,438.32 is: 1,984.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.23 : 3,611.79 = 1,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.23/3,611.79 = 1,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.23x = 3,611.79 × 1,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.23x = 5,194,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194,909.79/2,617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.89

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