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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.91, 3,622.37 and 1,505.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.91, 3,622.37 and 1,505.97 is: 2,078.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.91 : 3,622.37 = 1,505.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.91/3,622.37 = 1,505.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.91x = 3,622.37 × 1,505.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.91x = 5,455,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,171.30/2,624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.23

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