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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.48, 3,624.40 and 1,447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.48, 3,624.40 and 1,447.33 is: 1,997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.48 : 3,624.40 = 1,447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.48/3,624.40 = 1,447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.48x = 3,624.40 × 1,447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.48x = 5,245,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,702.85/2,626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.24

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