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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.78, 3,623.67 and 1,446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.78, 3,623.67 and 1,446.96 is: 1,996.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.78 : 3,623.67 = 1,446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.78/3,623.67 = 1,446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.78x = 3,623.67 × 1,446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.78x = 5,243,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243,305.54/2,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.86

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