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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.26, 3,620.08 and 1,444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.26, 3,620.08 and 1,444.38 is: 1,993.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.26 : 3,620.08 = 1,444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.26/3,620.08 = 1,444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.26x = 3,620.08 × 1,444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.26x = 5,228,771.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,771.15/2,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.23

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