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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.94, 3,641.76 and 1,443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.94, 3,641.76 and 1,443.90 is: 1,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.94 : 3,641.76 = 1,443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.94/3,641.76 = 1,443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.94x = 3,641.76 × 1,443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.94x = 5,258,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258,330.04/2,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.60

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