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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.93, 3,622.37 and 1,445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.93, 3,622.37 and 1,445.97 is: 1,995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.93 : 3,622.37 = 1,445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.93/3,622.37 = 1,445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.93x = 3,622.37 × 1,445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.93x = 5,237,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,838.35/2,624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.42

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