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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.36, 3,621.48 and 1,445.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.36, 3,621.48 and 1,445.21 is: 1,994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.36 : 3,621.48 = 1,445.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.36/3,621.48 = 1,445.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.36x = 3,621.48 × 1,445.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.36x = 5,233,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,781.00/2,624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.31

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