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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.63, 3,622.03 and 1,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.63, 3,622.03 and 1,445.74 is: 1,995.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.63 : 3,622.03 = 1,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.63/3,622.03 = 1,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.63x = 3,622.03 × 1,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.63x = 5,236,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236,500.98/2,624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.14

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