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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.28, 3,624.08 and 1,447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.28, 3,624.08 and 1,447.36 is: 1,997.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.28 : 3,624.08 = 1,447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.28/3,624.08 = 1,447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.28x = 3,624.08 × 1,447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.28x = 5,245,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,348.43/2,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.25

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