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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.84, 3,619.68 and 1,444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.84, 3,619.68 and 1,444.17 is: 1,993.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.84 : 3,619.68 = 1,444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.84/3,619.68 = 1,444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.84x = 3,619.68 × 1,444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.84x = 5,227,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,433.27/2,622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.04

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