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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.78, 3,623.58 and 1,446.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.78, 3,623.58 and 1,446.87 is: 1,996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.78 : 3,623.58 = 1,446.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.78/3,623.58 = 1,446.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.78x = 3,623.58 × 1,446.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.78x = 5,242,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,849.19/2,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.68

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