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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.52, 3,620.50 and 1,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.52, 3,620.50 and 1,444.64 is: 1,993.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.52 : 3,620.50 = 1,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.52/3,620.50 = 1,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.52x = 3,620.50 × 1,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.52x = 5,230,297.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,297.41/2,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.62

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