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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.94, 3,618.06 and 1,442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.94, 3,618.06 and 1,442.97 is: 1,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.94 : 3,618.06 = 1,442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.94/3,618.06 = 1,442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.94x = 3,618.06 × 1,442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.94x = 5,220,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,752.04/2,621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.18

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