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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.75, 3,618.02 and 1,442.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.75, 3,618.02 and 1,442.81 is: 1,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.75 : 3,618.02 = 1,442.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.75/3,618.02 = 1,442.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.75x = 3,618.02 × 1,442.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.75x = 5,220,119.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,119.97/2,621.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.08

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