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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.92, 3,626.48 and 1,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.92, 3,626.48 and 1,448.96 is: 1,999.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.92 : 3,626.48 = 1,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.92/3,626.48 = 1,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.92x = 3,626.48 × 1,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.92x = 5,254,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,254,624.46/2,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.54

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