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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.04, 3,647.24 and 1,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.04, 3,647.24 and 1,448 is: 1,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.04 : 3,647.24 = 1,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.04/3,647.24 = 1,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.04x = 3,647.24 × 1,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.04x = 5,281,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,203.52/2,643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.15

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