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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.74, 3,620.76 and 1,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.74, 3,620.76 and 1,444.80 is: 1,993.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.74 : 3,620.76 = 1,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.74/3,620.76 = 1,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.74x = 3,620.76 × 1,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.74x = 5,231,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,274.05/2,623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.82

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