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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.53, 3,624.57 and 1,447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.53, 3,624.57 and 1,447.56 is: 1,997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.53 : 3,624.57 = 1,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.53/3,624.57 = 1,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.53x = 3,624.57 × 1,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.53x = 5,246,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,782.55/2,626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.61

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