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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.84, 3,612.81 and 1,438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.84, 3,612.81 and 1,438.93 is: 1,985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.84 : 3,612.81 = 1,438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.84/3,612.81 = 1,438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.84x = 3,612.81 × 1,438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.84x = 5,198,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,580.69/2,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.83

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