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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.01, 3,622.67 and 1,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.01, 3,622.67 and 1,446.08 is: 1,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.01 : 3,622.67 = 1,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.01/3,622.67 = 1,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.01x = 3,622.67 × 1,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.01x = 5,238,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,669.04/2,625.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.68

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