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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.02, 3,622.48 and 1,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.02, 3,622.48 and 1,446.20 is: 1,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.02 : 3,622.48 = 1,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.02/3,622.48 = 1,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.02x = 3,622.48 × 1,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.02x = 5,238,805.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,805.23/2,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.72

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