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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.39, 3,625.75 and 1,448.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.39, 3,625.75 and 1,448.57 is: 1,999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.39 : 3,625.75 = 1,448.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.39/3,625.75 = 1,448.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.39x = 3,625.75 × 1,448.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.39x = 5,252,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252,152.68/2,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.00

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