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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.70, 3,623.39 and 1,446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.70, 3,623.39 and 1,446.76 is: 1,996.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.70 : 3,623.39 = 1,446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.70/3,623.39 = 1,446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.70x = 3,623.39 × 1,446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.70x = 5,242,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,166.66/2,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.49

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