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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.64, 3,620.57 and 1,444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.64, 3,620.57 and 1,444.73 is: 1,993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.64 : 3,620.57 = 1,444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.64/3,620.57 = 1,444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.64x = 3,620.57 × 1,444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.64x = 5,230,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,720.77/2,623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.69

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