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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.49, 3,617.73 and 1,442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.49, 3,617.73 and 1,442.58 is: 1,990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.49 : 3,617.73 = 1,442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.49/3,617.73 = 1,442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.49x = 3,617.73 × 1,442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.49x = 5,218,864.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218,864.94/2,621.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.80

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