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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.29, 3,622.89 and 1,446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.29, 3,622.89 and 1,446.36 is: 1,995.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.29 : 3,622.89 = 1,446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.29/3,622.89 = 1,446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.29x = 3,622.89 × 1,446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.29x = 5,239,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,995.02/2,625.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.97

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