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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.53, 3,625.97 and 1,448.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.53, 3,625.97 and 1,448.60 is: 1,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.53 : 3,625.97 = 1,448.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.53/3,625.97 = 1,448.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.53x = 3,625.97 × 1,448.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.53x = 5,252,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252,569.04/2,627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.05

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