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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.79, 3,619.38 and 1,443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.79, 3,619.38 and 1,443.70 is: 1,992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.79 : 3,619.38 = 1,443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.79/3,619.38 = 1,443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.79x = 3,619.38 × 1,443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.79x = 5,225,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,298.91/2,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.27

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