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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.83, 3,622.29 and 1,445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.83, 3,622.29 and 1,445.94 is: 1,995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.83 : 3,622.29 = 1,445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.83/3,622.29 = 1,445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.83x = 3,622.29 × 1,445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.83x = 5,237,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,614.00/2,624.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.41

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