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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.75, 3,620.78 and 1,444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.75, 3,620.78 and 1,444.93 is: 1,994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.75 : 3,620.78 = 1,444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.75/3,620.78 = 1,444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.75x = 3,620.78 × 1,444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.75x = 5,231,773.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,773.65/2,623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.01

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