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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.93, 3,618.15 and 1,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.93, 3,618.15 and 1,443 is: 1,991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.93 : 3,618.15 = 1,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.93/3,618.15 = 1,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.93x = 3,618.15 × 1,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.93x = 5,220,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,990.45/2,621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.28

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