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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.43, 3,624.33 and 1,447.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.43, 3,624.33 and 1,447.41 is: 1,997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.43 : 3,624.33 = 1,447.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.43/3,624.33 = 1,447.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.43x = 3,624.33 × 1,447.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.43x = 5,245,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,896.91/2,626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.35

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