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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.77, 3,620.64 and 1,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.77, 3,620.64 and 1,444.84 is: 1,993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.77 : 3,620.64 = 1,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.77/3,620.64 = 1,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.77x = 3,620.64 × 1,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.77x = 5,231,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,255.44/2,623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.79

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