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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.98, 3,622.33 and 1,445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.98, 3,622.33 and 1,445.83 is: 1,995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.98 : 3,622.33 = 1,445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.98/3,622.33 = 1,445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.98x = 3,622.33 × 1,445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.98x = 5,237,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,273.38/2,624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.17

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