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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.48, 3,618.89 and 1,443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.48, 3,618.89 and 1,443.33 is: 1,991.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.48 : 3,618.89 = 1,443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.48/3,618.89 = 1,443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.48x = 3,618.89 × 1,443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.48x = 5,223,245.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,245.29/2,622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.72

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