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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.59, 3,619.10 and 1,443.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.59, 3,619.10 and 1,443.63 is: 1,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.59 : 3,619.10 = 1,443.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.59/3,619.10 = 1,443.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.59x = 3,619.10 × 1,443.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.59x = 5,224,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,650.39/2,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.17

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