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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.94, 3,621.05 and 1,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.94, 3,621.05 and 1,445.12 is: 1,994.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.94 : 3,621.05 = 1,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.94/3,621.05 = 1,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.94x = 3,621.05 × 1,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.94x = 5,232,844.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,844.55/2,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.27

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