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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.14, 3,625.41 and 1,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.14, 3,625.41 and 1,448.32 is: 1,998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.14 : 3,625.41 = 1,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.14/3,625.41 = 1,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.14x = 3,625.41 × 1,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.14x = 5,250,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,753.81/2,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.66

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