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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.79, 3,619.41 and 1,443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.79, 3,619.41 and 1,443.88 is: 1,992.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.79 : 3,619.41 = 1,443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.79/3,619.41 = 1,443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.79x = 3,619.41 × 1,443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.79x = 5,225,993.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,993.71/2,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.53

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