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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.88, 3,623.71 and 1,447.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.88, 3,623.71 and 1,447.03 is: 1,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.88 : 3,623.71 = 1,447.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.88/3,623.71 = 1,447.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.88x = 3,623.71 × 1,447.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.88x = 5,243,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243,617.08/2,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.90

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