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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.25, 3,622.86 and 1,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.25, 3,622.86 and 1,446.40 is: 1,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.25 : 3,622.86 = 1,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.25/3,622.86 = 1,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.25x = 3,622.86 × 1,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.25x = 5,240,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,104.70/2,625.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.04

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