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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.52, 3,634.19 and 1,438.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.52, 3,634.19 and 1,438.47 is: 1,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.52 : 3,634.19 = 1,438.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.52/3,634.19 = 1,438.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.52x = 3,634.19 × 1,438.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.52x = 5,227,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,666.10/2,633.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.05

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