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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.43, 3,620.23 and 1,444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.43, 3,620.23 and 1,444.48 is: 1,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.43 : 3,620.23 = 1,444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.43/3,620.23 = 1,444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.43x = 3,620.23 × 1,444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.43x = 5,229,337.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,337.17/2,623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.32

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