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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.80, 3,623.68 and 1,446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.80, 3,623.68 and 1,446.88 is: 1,996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.80 : 3,623.68 = 1,446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.80/3,623.68 = 1,446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.80x = 3,623.68 × 1,446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.80x = 5,243,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243,030.12/2,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.74

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