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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.16, 3,625.38 and 1,448.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.16, 3,625.38 and 1,448.21 is: 1,998.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.16 : 3,625.38 = 1,448.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.16/3,625.38 = 1,448.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.16x = 3,625.38 × 1,448.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.16x = 5,250,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,293.44/2,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.47

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