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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.92, 3,641.72 and 1,443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.92, 3,641.72 and 1,443.93 is: 1,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.92 : 3,641.72 = 1,443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.92/3,641.72 = 1,443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.92x = 3,641.72 × 1,443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.92x = 5,258,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258,388.76/2,638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.63

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