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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.33, 3,622.91 and 1,446.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.33, 3,622.91 and 1,446.51 is: 1,996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.33 : 3,622.91 = 1,446.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.33/3,622.91 = 1,446.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.33x = 3,622.91 × 1,446.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.33x = 5,240,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,575.54/2,625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.16

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