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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.27, 3,624.27 and 1,447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.27, 3,624.27 and 1,447.34 is: 1,997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.27 : 3,624.27 = 1,447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.27/3,624.27 = 1,447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.27x = 3,624.27 × 1,447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.27x = 5,245,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,550.94/2,626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.34

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