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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.95, 3,618.32 and 1,443.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.95, 3,618.32 and 1,443.05 is: 1,991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.95 : 3,618.32 = 1,443.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.95/3,618.32 = 1,443.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.95x = 3,618.32 × 1,443.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.95x = 5,221,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,416.68/2,621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.42

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