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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.46, 3,621.80 and 1,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.46, 3,621.80 and 1,445.52 is: 1,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.46 : 3,621.80 = 1,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.46/3,621.80 = 1,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.46x = 3,621.80 × 1,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.46x = 5,235,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,384.34/2,624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.84

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