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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.34, 3,620.37 and 1,444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.34, 3,620.37 and 1,444.67 is: 1,993.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.34 : 3,620.37 = 1,444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.34/3,620.37 = 1,444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.34x = 3,620.37 × 1,444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.34x = 5,230,239.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,239.93/2,623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.73

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