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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.22, 3,620.12 and 1,444.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.22, 3,620.12 and 1,444.37 is: 1,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.22 : 3,620.12 = 1,444.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.22/3,620.12 = 1,444.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.22x = 3,620.12 × 1,444.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.22x = 5,228,767.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,767.40/2,623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.26

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