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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.52, 3,624.31 and 1,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.52, 3,624.31 and 1,447.52 is: 1,997.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.52 : 3,624.31 = 1,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.52/3,624.31 = 1,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.52x = 3,624.31 × 1,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.52x = 5,246,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,261.21/2,626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.42

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