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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.92, 3,620.96 and 1,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.92, 3,620.96 and 1,444.96 is: 1,994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.92 : 3,620.96 = 1,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.92/3,620.96 = 1,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.92x = 3,620.96 × 1,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.92x = 5,232,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,142.36/2,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.02

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