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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.37, 3,623.01 and 1,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.37, 3,623.01 and 1,446.44 is: 1,996.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.37 : 3,623.01 = 1,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.37/3,623.01 = 1,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.37x = 3,623.01 × 1,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.37x = 5,240,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,443.05/2,625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.08

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