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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.04, 3,626.56 and 1,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.04, 3,626.56 and 1,449.08 is: 1,999.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.04 : 3,626.56 = 1,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.04/3,626.56 = 1,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.04x = 3,626.56 × 1,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.04x = 5,255,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,175.56/2,628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.66

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