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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.29, 3,611.95 and 1,438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.29, 3,611.95 and 1,438.39 is: 1,985.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.29 : 3,611.95 = 1,438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.29/3,611.95 = 1,438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.29x = 3,611.95 × 1,438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.29x = 5,195,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,392.76/2,617.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.03

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