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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.24, 3,622.79 and 1,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.24, 3,622.79 and 1,446.30 is: 1,995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.24 : 3,622.79 = 1,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.24/3,622.79 = 1,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.24x = 3,622.79 × 1,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.24x = 5,239,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,633.95/2,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.87

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