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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.12, 3,622.52 and 1,446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.12, 3,622.52 and 1,446.10 is: 1,995.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.12 : 3,622.52 = 1,446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.12/3,622.52 = 1,446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.12x = 3,622.52 × 1,446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.12x = 5,238,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,520.73/2,625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.54

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