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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.11, 3,640.44 and 1,442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.11, 3,640.44 and 1,442.86 is: 1,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.11 : 3,640.44 = 1,442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.11/3,640.44 = 1,442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.11x = 3,640.44 × 1,442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.11x = 5,252,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252,641.57/2,638.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.06

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