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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.33, 3,624.36 and 1,447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.33, 3,624.36 and 1,447.44 is: 1,997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.33 : 3,624.36 = 1,447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.33/3,624.36 = 1,447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.33x = 3,624.36 × 1,447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.33x = 5,246,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,038.21/2,626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.48

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