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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.02, 3,618.41 and 1,443.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.02, 3,618.41 and 1,443.09 is: 1,991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.02 : 3,618.41 = 1,443.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.02/3,618.41 = 1,443.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.02x = 3,618.41 × 1,443.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.02x = 5,221,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,697.64/2,622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.48

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