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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.81, 3,620.86 and 1,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.81, 3,620.86 and 1,444.88 is: 1,993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.81 : 3,620.86 = 1,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.81/3,620.86 = 1,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.81x = 3,620.86 × 1,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.81x = 5,231,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,686.48/2,623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.93

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