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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.42, 3,621.59 and 1,505.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.42, 3,621.59 and 1,505.30 is: 2,077.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.42 : 3,621.59 = 1,505.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.42/3,621.59 = 1,505.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.42x = 3,621.59 × 1,505.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.42x = 5,451,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,553.79/2,624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.24

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