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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.20, 3,618.66 and 1,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.20, 3,618.66 and 1,443.24 is: 1,991.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.20 : 3,618.66 = 1,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.20/3,618.66 = 1,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.20x = 3,618.66 × 1,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.20x = 5,222,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,594.86/2,622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.69

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