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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.17, 3,621.41 and 1,445.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.17, 3,621.41 and 1,445.25 is: 1,994.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.17 : 3,621.41 = 1,445.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.17/3,621.41 = 1,445.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.17x = 3,621.41 × 1,445.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.17x = 5,233,842.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,842.80/2,624.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.48

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