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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.85, 3,619.52 and 1,443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.85, 3,619.52 and 1,443.92 is: 1,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.85 : 3,619.52 = 1,443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.85/3,619.52 = 1,443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.85x = 3,619.52 × 1,443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.85x = 5,226,286.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226,286.05/2,622.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.60

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