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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.80, 3,625.20 and 1,447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.80, 3,625.20 and 1,447.98 is: 1,998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.80 : 3,625.20 = 1,447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.80/3,625.20 = 1,447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.80x = 3,625.20 × 1,447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.80x = 5,249,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249,217.10/2,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.33

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