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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.05, 3,618.41 and 1,443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.05, 3,618.41 and 1,443.10 is: 1,991.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.05 : 3,618.41 = 1,443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.05/3,618.41 = 1,443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.05x = 3,618.41 × 1,443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.05x = 5,221,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,711.21/2,622.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.46

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