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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.94, 3,625.20 and 1,448.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.94, 3,625.20 and 1,448.05 is: 1,998.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.94 : 3,625.20 = 1,448.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.94/3,625.20 = 1,448.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.94x = 3,625.20 × 1,448.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.94x = 5,249,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249,464.52/2,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.32

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