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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.02, 3,622.49 and 1,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.02, 3,622.49 and 1,446.06 is: 1,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.02 : 3,622.49 = 1,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.02/3,622.49 = 1,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.02x = 3,622.49 × 1,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.02x = 5,238,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,357.80/2,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.55

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