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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.74, 3,624.93 and 1,447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.74, 3,624.93 and 1,447.83 is: 1,998.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.74 : 3,624.93 = 1,447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.74/3,624.93 = 1,447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.74x = 3,624.93 × 1,447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.74x = 5,248,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248,282.40/2,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.02

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