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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.16, 3,626.34 and 1,449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.16, 3,626.34 and 1,449.16 is: 1,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.16 : 3,626.34 = 1,449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.16/3,626.34 = 1,449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.16x = 3,626.34 × 1,449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.16x = 5,255,146.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,146.87/2,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.55

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