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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.64, 3,621.93 and 1,506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.64, 3,621.93 and 1,506.24 is: 2,078.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.64 : 3,621.93 = 1,506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.64/3,621.93 = 1,506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.64x = 3,621.93 × 1,506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.64x = 5,455,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,495.84/2,624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.57

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