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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.45, 3,625.99 and 1,448.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.45, 3,625.99 and 1,448.49 is: 1,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.45 : 3,625.99 = 1,448.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.45/3,625.99 = 1,448.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.45x = 3,625.99 × 1,448.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.45x = 5,252,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252,206.63/2,627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.98

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