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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.11, 3,619.91 and 1,444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.11, 3,619.91 and 1,444.18 is: 1,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.11 : 3,619.91 = 1,444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.11/3,619.91 = 1,444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.11x = 3,619.91 × 1,444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.11x = 5,227,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,801.62/2,623.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.98

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