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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.10, 3,624.12 and 1,447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.10, 3,624.12 and 1,447.28 is: 1,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.10 : 3,624.12 = 1,447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.10/3,624.12 = 1,447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.10x = 3,624.12 × 1,447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.10x = 5,245,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,116.39/2,626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.30

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