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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.16, 3,619.84 and 1,444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.16, 3,619.84 and 1,444.21 is: 1,992.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.16 : 3,619.84 = 1,444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.16/3,619.84 = 1,444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.16x = 3,619.84 × 1,444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.16x = 5,227,809.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,809.13/2,623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.94

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