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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.62, 3,623.31 and 1,446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.62, 3,623.31 and 1,446.66 is: 1,996.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.62 : 3,623.31 = 1,446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.62/3,623.31 = 1,446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.62x = 3,623.31 × 1,446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.62x = 5,241,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,697.64/2,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.37

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