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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.50, 3,624.51 and 1,447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.50, 3,624.51 and 1,447.56 is: 1,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.50 : 3,624.51 = 1,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.50/3,624.51 = 1,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.50x = 3,624.51 × 1,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.50x = 5,246,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,695.70/2,626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.60

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