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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.59, 3,622.08 and 1,445.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.59, 3,622.08 and 1,445.77 is: 1,995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.59 : 3,622.08 = 1,445.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.59/3,622.08 = 1,445.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.59x = 3,622.08 × 1,445.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.59x = 5,236,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236,694.60/2,624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.24

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