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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.07, 3,619.83 and 1,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.07, 3,619.83 and 1,444.14 is: 1,992.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.07 : 3,619.83 = 1,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.07/3,619.83 = 1,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.07x = 3,619.83 × 1,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.07x = 5,227,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,527.72/2,623.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.91

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