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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.89, 3,625.26 and 1,447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.89, 3,625.26 and 1,447.95 is: 1,998.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.89 : 3,625.26 = 1,447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.89/3,625.26 = 1,447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.89x = 3,625.26 × 1,447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.89x = 5,249,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249,195.22/2,626.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.26

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