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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.93, 3,618.48 and 1,443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.93, 3,618.48 and 1,443.22 is: 1,991.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.93 : 3,618.48 = 1,443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.93/3,618.48 = 1,443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.93x = 3,618.48 × 1,443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.93x = 5,222,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,262.71/2,621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.76

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