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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.01, 3,619.73 and 1,444.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.01, 3,619.73 and 1,444.01 is: 1,992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.01 : 3,619.73 = 1,444.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.01/3,619.73 = 1,444.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.01x = 3,619.73 × 1,444.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.01x = 5,226,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226,911.83/2,623.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.72

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