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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.82, 3,622.23 and 1,445.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.82, 3,622.23 and 1,445.85 is: 1,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.82 : 3,622.23 = 1,445.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.82/3,622.23 = 1,445.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.82x = 3,622.23 × 1,445.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.82x = 5,237,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,201.25/2,624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.26

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