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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.96, 3,634.80 and 1,438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.96, 3,634.80 and 1,438.90 is: 1,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.96 : 3,634.80 = 1,438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.96/3,634.80 = 1,438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.96x = 3,634.80 × 1,438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.96x = 5,230,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,113.72/2,633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.65

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