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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.97, 3,626.61 and 1,449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.97, 3,626.61 and 1,449.02 is: 1,999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.97 : 3,626.61 = 1,449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.97/3,626.61 = 1,449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.97x = 3,626.61 × 1,449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.97x = 5,255,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,012.29/2,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.65

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