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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.94, 3,622.44 and 1,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.94, 3,622.44 and 1,446.06 is: 1,995.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.94 : 3,622.44 = 1,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.94/3,622.44 = 1,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.94x = 3,622.44 × 1,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.94x = 5,238,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,265.59/2,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.58

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