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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.64, 3,622.02 and 1,445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.64, 3,622.02 and 1,445.72 is: 1,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.64 : 3,622.02 = 1,445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.64/3,622.02 = 1,445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.64x = 3,622.02 × 1,445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.64x = 5,236,426.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236,426.75/2,624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.10

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