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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.90, 3,624.45 and 1,448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.90, 3,624.45 and 1,448.70 is: 2,168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.90 : 3,624.45 = 1,448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.90/3,624.45 = 1,448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.90x = 3,624.45 × 1,448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.90x = 5,250,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,740.72/2,421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.03

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