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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.49, 3,623.13 and 1,446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.49, 3,623.13 and 1,446.55 is: 1,996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.49 : 3,623.13 = 1,446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.49/3,623.13 = 1,446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.49x = 3,623.13 × 1,446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.49x = 5,241,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,038.70/2,625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.21

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