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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.32, 3,624.26 and 1,447.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.32, 3,624.26 and 1,447.38 is: 1,997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.32 : 3,624.26 = 1,447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.32/3,624.26 = 1,447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.32x = 3,624.26 × 1,447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.32x = 5,245,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,681.44/2,626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.35

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