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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.41, 3,620.25 and 1,444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.41, 3,620.25 and 1,444.41 is: 1,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.41 : 3,620.25 = 1,444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.41/3,620.25 = 1,444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.41x = 3,620.25 × 1,444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.41x = 5,229,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,125.30/2,623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.26

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