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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.78, 3,622.22 and 1,445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.78, 3,622.22 and 1,445.87 is: 1,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.78 : 3,622.22 = 1,445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.78/3,622.22 = 1,445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.78x = 3,622.22 × 1,445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.78x = 5,237,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,266.48/2,624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.31

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