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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.08, 3,623.99 and 1,447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.08, 3,623.99 and 1,447.18 is: 1,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.08 : 3,623.99 = 1,447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.08/3,623.99 = 1,447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.08x = 3,623.99 × 1,447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.08x = 5,244,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,547.73/2,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.10

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