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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.24, 3,620.12 and 1,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.24, 3,620.12 and 1,444.40 is: 1,993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.24 : 3,620.12 = 1,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.24/3,620.12 = 1,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.24x = 3,620.12 × 1,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.24x = 5,228,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,901.33/2,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.30

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