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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.27, 3,623.97 and 1,447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.27, 3,623.97 and 1,447.27 is: 1,997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.27 : 3,623.97 = 1,447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.27/3,623.97 = 1,447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.27x = 3,623.97 × 1,447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.27x = 5,244,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,863.06/2,626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.08

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