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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.84, 3,621 and 1,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.84, 3,621 and 1,445.08 is: 1,994.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.84 : 3,621 = 1,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.84/3,621 = 1,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.84x = 3,621 × 1,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.84x = 5,232,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,634.68/2,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.27

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