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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.40, 3,624.38 and 1,447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.40, 3,624.38 and 1,447.50 is: 1,997.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.40 : 3,624.38 = 1,447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.40/3,624.38 = 1,447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.40x = 3,624.38 × 1,447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.40x = 5,246,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,290.05/2,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.52

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