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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.66, 3,619.15 and 1,443.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.66, 3,619.15 and 1,443.71 is: 1,992.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.66 : 3,619.15 = 1,443.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.66/3,619.15 = 1,443.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.66x = 3,619.15 × 1,443.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.66x = 5,224,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,977.73/2,622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.24

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