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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.45, 3,621.74 and 1,445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.45, 3,621.74 and 1,445.49 is: 1,994.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.45 : 3,621.74 = 1,445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.45/3,621.74 = 1,445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.45x = 3,621.74 × 1,445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.45x = 5,235,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,188.95/2,624.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.78

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