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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.77, 3,626.27 and 1,448.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.77, 3,626.27 and 1,448.95 is: 1,999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.77 : 3,626.27 = 1,448.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.77/3,626.27 = 1,448.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.77x = 3,626.27 × 1,448.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.77x = 5,254,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,254,269.41/2,627.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.52

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