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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.73, 3,619.23 and 1,443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.73, 3,619.23 and 1,443.57 is: 1,992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.73 : 3,619.23 = 1,443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.73/3,619.23 = 1,443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.73x = 3,619.23 × 1,443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.73x = 5,224,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,611.85/2,622.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.05

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