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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.34, 3,618.84 and 1,443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.34, 3,618.84 and 1,443.49 is: 1,992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.34 : 3,618.84 = 1,443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.34/3,618.84 = 1,443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.34x = 3,618.84 × 1,443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.34x = 5,223,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,759.35/2,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.02

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