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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.34, 3,621.60 and 1,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.34, 3,621.60 and 1,445.52 is: 1,994.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.34 : 3,621.60 = 1,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.34/3,621.60 = 1,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.34x = 3,621.60 × 1,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.34x = 5,235,095.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,095.23/2,624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.82

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