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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.28, 3,618.80 and 1,443.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.28, 3,618.80 and 1,443.43 is: 1,991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.28 : 3,618.80 = 1,443.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.28/3,618.80 = 1,443.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.28x = 3,618.80 × 1,443.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.28x = 5,223,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,484.48/2,622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.96

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