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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.67, 3,620.59 and 1,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.67, 3,620.59 and 1,444.75 is: 1,993.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.67 : 3,620.59 = 1,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.67/3,620.59 = 1,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.67x = 3,620.59 × 1,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.67x = 5,230,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,834.74/2,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.71

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