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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.93, 3,619.53 and 1,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.93, 3,619.53 and 1,444.02 is: 1,992.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.93 : 3,619.53 = 1,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.93/3,619.53 = 1,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.93x = 3,619.53 × 1,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.93x = 5,226,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226,673.71/2,622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.69

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