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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.39, 3,618.88 and 1,443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.39, 3,618.88 and 1,443.48 is: 1,991.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.39 : 3,618.88 = 1,443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.39/3,618.88 = 1,443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.39x = 3,618.88 × 1,443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.39x = 5,223,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,780.90/2,622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.99

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