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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.52, 3,622.05 and 1,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.52, 3,622.05 and 1,445.70 is: 1,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.52 : 3,622.05 = 1,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.52/3,622.05 = 1,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.52x = 3,622.05 × 1,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.52x = 5,236,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236,397.69/2,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.18

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