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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.02, 3,619.80 and 1,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.02, 3,619.80 and 1,444.08 is: 1,992.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.02 : 3,619.80 = 1,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.02/3,619.80 = 1,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.02x = 3,619.80 × 1,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.02x = 5,227,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,280.78/2,623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.85

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