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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.37, 3,618.88 and 1,443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.37, 3,618.88 and 1,443.44 is: 1,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.37 : 3,618.88 = 1,443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.37/3,618.88 = 1,443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.37x = 3,618.88 × 1,443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.37x = 5,223,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,636.15/2,622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.95

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