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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.03, 3,622.55 and 1,446.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.03, 3,622.55 and 1,446.11 is: 1,995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.03 : 3,622.55 = 1,446.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.03/3,622.55 = 1,446.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.03x = 3,622.55 × 1,446.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.03x = 5,238,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,587.67/2,625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.63

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