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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.18, 3,618.68 and 1,443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.18, 3,618.68 and 1,443.27 is: 1,991.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.18 : 3,618.68 = 1,443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.18/3,618.68 = 1,443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.18x = 3,618.68 × 1,443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.18x = 5,222,725.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,725.07/2,622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.75

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