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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.56, 3,621.89 and 1,445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.56, 3,621.89 and 1,445.63 is: 1,994.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.56 : 3,621.89 = 1,445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.56/3,621.89 = 1,445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.56x = 3,621.89 × 1,445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.56x = 5,235,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,898.35/2,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.96

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