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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.77, 3,619.45 and 1,443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.77, 3,619.45 and 1,443.86 is: 1,992.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.77 : 3,619.45 = 1,443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.77/3,619.45 = 1,443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.77x = 3,619.45 × 1,443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.77x = 5,225,980.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,980.91/2,622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.54

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