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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.66, 3,619.31 and 1,443.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.66, 3,619.31 and 1,443.77 is: 1,992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.66 : 3,619.31 = 1,443.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.66/3,619.31 = 1,443.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.66x = 3,619.31 × 1,443.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.66x = 5,225,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,451.20/2,622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.42

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