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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.25, 3,621.38 and 1,445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.25, 3,621.38 and 1,445.29 is: 1,994.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.25 : 3,621.38 = 1,445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.25/3,621.38 = 1,445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.25x = 3,621.38 × 1,445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.25x = 5,233,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,944.30/2,624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.45

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