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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.30, 3,621.51 and 1,445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.30, 3,621.51 and 1,445.34 is: 1,994.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.30 : 3,621.51 = 1,445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.30/3,621.51 = 1,445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.30x = 3,621.51 × 1,445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.30x = 5,234,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,326.84/2,624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.56

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