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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.45, 3,623.20 and 1,446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.45, 3,623.20 and 1,446.56 is: 1,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.45 : 3,623.20 = 1,446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.45/3,623.20 = 1,446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.45x = 3,623.20 × 1,446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.45x = 5,241,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,163.52/2,625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.30

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