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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.20, 3,621.46 and 1,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.20, 3,621.46 and 1,445.28 is: 1,994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.20 : 3,621.46 = 1,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.20/3,621.46 = 1,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.20x = 3,621.46 × 1,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.20x = 5,234,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,023.71/2,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.52

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