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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.08, 3,622.62 and 1,446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.08, 3,622.62 and 1,446.14 is: 1,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.08 : 3,622.62 = 1,446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.08/3,622.62 = 1,446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.08x = 3,622.62 × 1,446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.08x = 5,238,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,815.69/2,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.68

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