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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.89, 3,619.61 and 1,443.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.89, 3,619.61 and 1,443.96 is: 1,992.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.89 : 3,619.61 = 1,443.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.89/3,619.61 = 1,443.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.89x = 3,619.61 × 1,443.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.89x = 5,226,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226,564.84/2,622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.68

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