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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.54, 3,623.19 and 1,446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.54, 3,623.19 and 1,446.58 is: 1,996.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.54 : 3,623.19 = 1,446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.54/3,623.19 = 1,446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.54x = 3,623.19 × 1,446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.54x = 5,241,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,234.19/2,625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.25

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