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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.45, 3,621.72 and 1,505.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.45, 3,621.72 and 1,505.39 is: 2,077.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.45 : 3,621.72 = 1,505.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.45/3,621.72 = 1,505.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.45x = 3,621.72 × 1,505.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.45x = 5,452,101.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,101.07/2,624.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.43

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