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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.78, 3,612.54 and 1,438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.78, 3,612.54 and 1,438.93 is: 1,985.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.78 : 3,612.54 = 1,438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.78/3,612.54 = 1,438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.78x = 3,612.54 × 1,438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.78x = 5,198,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,192.18/2,617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.73

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