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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.90, 3,612.74 and 1,438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.90, 3,612.74 and 1,438.96 is: 1,985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.90 : 3,612.74 = 1,438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.90/3,612.74 = 1,438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.90x = 3,612.74 × 1,438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.90x = 5,198,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,588.35/2,617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.79

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