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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.26, 3,625.57 and 1,432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.26, 3,625.57 and 1,432.26 is: 1,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.26 : 3,625.57 = 1,432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.26/3,625.57 = 1,432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.26x = 3,625.57 × 1,432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.26x = 5,192,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192,747.08/2,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.49

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