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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.56, 3,619.12 and 1,443.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.56, 3,619.12 and 1,443.63 is: 1,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.56 : 3,619.12 = 1,443.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.56/3,619.12 = 1,443.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.56x = 3,619.12 × 1,443.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.56x = 5,224,663.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,663.87/2,622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.20

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