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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.39, 3,621.69 and 1,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.39, 3,621.69 and 1,445.54 is: 1,994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.39 : 3,621.69 = 1,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.39/3,621.69 = 1,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.39x = 3,621.69 × 1,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.39x = 5,235,297.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,297.76/2,624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.86

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