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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.94, 3,612.66 and 1,438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.94, 3,612.66 and 1,438.94 is: 1,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.94 : 3,612.66 = 1,438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.94/3,612.66 = 1,438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.94x = 3,612.66 × 1,438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.94x = 5,198,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,400.98/2,617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.68

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