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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.08, 3,622.80 and 1,446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.08, 3,622.80 and 1,446.35 is: 1,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.08 : 3,622.80 = 1,446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.08/3,622.80 = 1,446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.08x = 3,622.80 × 1,446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.08x = 5,239,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,818.67/2,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.06

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