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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.89, 3,618.23 and 1,443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.89, 3,618.23 and 1,443.04 is: 1,991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.89 : 3,618.23 = 1,443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.89/3,618.23 = 1,443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.89x = 3,618.23 × 1,443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.89x = 5,221,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,250.62/2,621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.41

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