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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.42, 3,621.56 and 1,445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.42, 3,621.56 and 1,445.47 is: 1,994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.42 : 3,621.56 = 1,445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.42/3,621.56 = 1,445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.42x = 3,621.56 × 1,445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.42x = 5,234,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,840.05/2,624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.66

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