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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.28, 3,625.70 and 1,448.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.28, 3,625.70 and 1,448.37 is: 1,998.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.28 : 3,625.70 = 1,448.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.28/3,625.70 = 1,448.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.28x = 3,625.70 × 1,448.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.28x = 5,251,347.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,347.87/2,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.78

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