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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.28, 3,611.87 and 1,438.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.28, 3,611.87 and 1,438.37 is: 1,984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.28 : 3,611.87 = 1,438.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.28/3,611.87 = 1,438.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.28x = 3,611.87 × 1,438.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.28x = 5,195,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,205.45/2,617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.96

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