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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.24, 3,622.92 and 1,446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.24, 3,622.92 and 1,446.38 is: 1,996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.24 : 3,622.92 = 1,446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.24/3,622.92 = 1,446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.24x = 3,622.92 × 1,446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.24x = 5,240,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,119.03/2,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.05

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