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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.74, 3,619.37 and 1,443.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.74, 3,619.37 and 1,443.81 is: 1,992.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.74 : 3,619.37 = 1,443.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.74/3,619.37 = 1,443.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.74x = 3,619.37 × 1,443.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.74x = 5,225,686.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,686.21/2,622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.45

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