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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.46, 3,620.45 and 1,444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.46, 3,620.45 and 1,444.61 is: 1,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.46 : 3,620.45 = 1,444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.46/3,620.45 = 1,444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.46x = 3,620.45 × 1,444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.46x = 5,230,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,112.95/2,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.60

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