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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.17, 3,620.03 and 1,444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.17, 3,620.03 and 1,444.25 is: 1,993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.17 : 3,620.03 = 1,444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.17/3,620.03 = 1,444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.17x = 3,620.03 × 1,444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.17x = 5,228,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,228.33/2,623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.10

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