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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.89, 3,622.30 and 1,446.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.89, 3,622.30 and 1,446.07 is: 1,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.89 : 3,622.30 = 1,446.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.89/3,622.30 = 1,446.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.89x = 3,622.30 × 1,446.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.89x = 5,238,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,099.36/2,624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.55

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