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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.58, 3,617.81 and 1,442.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.58, 3,617.81 and 1,442.67 is: 1,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.58 : 3,617.81 = 1,442.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.58/3,617.81 = 1,442.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.58x = 3,617.81 × 1,442.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.58x = 5,219,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,219,312.31/2,621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.90

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