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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.03, 3,619.95 and 1,444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.03, 3,619.95 and 1,444.17 is: 1,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.03 : 3,619.95 = 1,444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.03/3,619.95 = 1,444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.03x = 3,619.95 × 1,444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.03x = 5,227,815.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,815.97/2,623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.05

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