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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.38, 3,618.91 and 1,443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.38, 3,618.91 and 1,443.49 is: 1,992.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.38 : 3,618.91 = 1,443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.38/3,618.91 = 1,443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.38x = 3,618.91 × 1,443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.38x = 5,223,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,853.15/2,622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.03

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