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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.30, 3,620.13 and 1,444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.30, 3,620.13 and 1,444.35 is: 1,993.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.30 : 3,620.13 = 1,444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.30/3,620.13 = 1,444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.30x = 3,620.13 × 1,444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.30x = 5,228,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,734.77/2,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.19

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