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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.36, 3,611.92 and 1,438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.36, 3,611.92 and 1,438.41 is: 1,984.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.36 : 3,611.92 = 1,438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.36/3,611.92 = 1,438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.36x = 3,611.92 × 1,438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.36x = 5,195,396.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,396.60/2,617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.98

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