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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.33, 3,625.70 and 1,432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.33, 3,625.70 and 1,432.32 is: 1,976.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.33 : 3,625.70 = 1,432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.33/3,625.70 = 1,432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.33x = 3,625.70 × 1,432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.33x = 5,193,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,155.46/2,627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.59

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