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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.32, 3,620.12 and 1,444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.32, 3,620.12 and 1,444.38 is: 1,993.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.32 : 3,620.12 = 1,444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.32/3,620.12 = 1,444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.32x = 3,620.12 × 1,444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.32x = 5,228,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,828.93/2,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.21

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