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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.57, 3,621.97 and 1,445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.57, 3,621.97 and 1,445.71 is: 1,995.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.57 : 3,621.97 = 1,445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.57/3,621.97 = 1,445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.57x = 3,621.97 × 1,445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.57x = 5,236,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236,318.25/2,624.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.11

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