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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.60, 3,624.67 and 1,447.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.60, 3,624.67 and 1,447.71 is: 1,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.60 : 3,624.67 = 1,447.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.60/3,624.67 = 1,447.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.60x = 3,624.67 × 1,447.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.60x = 5,247,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,471.01/2,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.82

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