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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.33, 3,622.99 and 1,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.33, 3,622.99 and 1,446.40 is: 1,996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.33 : 3,622.99 = 1,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.33/3,622.99 = 1,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.33x = 3,622.99 × 1,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.33x = 5,240,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,274.62/2,625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.05

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