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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.51, 3,623.07 and 1,446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.51, 3,623.07 and 1,446.55 is: 1,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.51 : 3,623.07 = 1,446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.51/3,623.07 = 1,446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.51x = 3,623.07 × 1,446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.51x = 5,240,951.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,951.91/2,625.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.17

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