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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.90, 3,619.29 and 1,443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.90, 3,619.29 and 1,443.90 is: 1,992.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.90 : 3,619.29 = 1,443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.90/3,619.29 = 1,443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.90x = 3,619.29 × 1,443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.90x = 5,225,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,892.83/2,622.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.41

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