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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.32, 3,620.34 and 1,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.32, 3,620.34 and 1,444.50 is: 1,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.32 : 3,620.34 = 1,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.32/3,620.34 = 1,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.32x = 3,620.34 × 1,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.32x = 5,229,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,581.13/2,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.50

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