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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.52, 3,620.48 and 1,444.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.52, 3,620.48 and 1,444.59 is: 1,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.52 : 3,620.48 = 1,444.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.52/3,620.48 = 1,444.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.52x = 3,620.48 × 1,444.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.52x = 5,230,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,101.98/2,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.55

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