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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.06, 2,438.36 and 969.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.06, 2,438.36 and 969.14 is: 1,452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.06 : 2,438.36 = 969.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.06/2,438.36 = 969.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.06x = 2,438.36 × 969.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.06x = 2,363,112.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,112.21/1,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.38

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